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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time of day is it in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Lunch time.
(b) Sunset.
(c) After midnight.
(d) Almost midnight.

2. Where does Act 1, Scene 4 take place?
(a) In Hamlet's bedroom.
(b) On a ship.
(c) In the throne room.
(d) On the platform.

3. In Act 1, Scene 3, what does Polonius ask Ophelia to do about Hamlet?
(a) Spy on him.
(b) Flirt with him.
(c) Stay away from him.
(d) Make friends with him.

4. After hearing about Hamlet's strange behavior, what does Polonius say about his own decisions?
(a) By telling the queen that Hamlet is crazy, he may have upset her.
(b) By telling Ophelia to stay away, he may have made Hamlet worse.
(c) By telling the king that Hamlet is crazy, he may have gotten himself in trouble.
(d) By telling Ophelia to stay away, he may have saved her from worse treatment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Laertes has left in Act 1, Scene 3, Polonius talks to Ophelia about her romance. What does Polonius tell her?

2. As they wait for the ghost, Hamlet describes the King's nightly tradition. What does Hamlet think about this tradition?

3. What is the real reason for the last king's death?

4. When Hamlet first sees the ghost, what does he call it?

5. Once Hamlet follows the ghost, what do Hamlet's friends decide to do?

(see the answer key)

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