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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Polonius tell Laertes about borrowing money?
(a) Do not borrow or lend money.
(b) Borrowing money is all right, but do not lend money.
(c) Do not borrow money, but lend money if you can.
(d) Borrowing and lending money is a good thing to do.

2. In Act 2, Scene 2, what happens when Polonius first tries to speak to Hamlet?
(a) Hamlet ignores him.
(b) Hamlet is glad to see him.
(c) Hamlet argues with him.
(d) Hamlet does not seem to recognize him.

3. What does Hamlet learn about Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's reasons for visiting Elsinore?
(a) They were sent for by the king.
(b) They came to see his father's funeral.
(c) They came to visit him.
(d) They were sent for by Polonius.

4. What does Polonius say is the most important thing for Laertes to remember as he leaves Elsinore?
(a) Do well in school.
(b) Do not borrow money.
(c) Do not talk too much.
(d) Be true to yourself.

5. When the ghost first speaks to Hamlet, how does it describe its experience?
(a) It walks at night and is frozen in a block of ice during the day.
(b) It walks all the time, hoping someone will set it free.
(c) It walks at night and is tortured by day.
(d) It is tortured and burned in a fire all the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Claudius reacts to the play, what does Hamlet say in response?

2. Who is Gertrude truly loyal to?

3. At the end of Act 2, Scene 2, what does Hamlet reveal about his reasons for wanting the players to perform?

4. Who is Ophelia in love with?

5. What does Hamlet mean when he says "I will speak daggers to her, but use none."

(see the answer key)

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