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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. During his first soliloquy, what does Hamlet say about his mother?
(a) She forgot his father too quickly.
(b) She is responsible for his father's death.
(c) She is grieving too much for his father.
(d) She has too much power over the country.

2. 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) Borrowing and lending money is a good thing to do.
(d) Do not borrow money, but lend money if you can.

3. What other "crime" has been committed against the last king?
(a) Laertes seduced his wife.
(b) Claudius stole from the state treasury.
(c) Claudius seduced his wife.
(d) Polonius stole from the state treasury.

4. What does Horatio say the ghost might do to Hamlet?
(a) Bless him.
(b) Drive him crazy.
(c) Curse him.
(d) Kill him.

5. What is the public explanation of the last king's death?
(a) He had a heart attack.
(b) He died in his sleep.
(c) He was stung by a serpent.
(d) He was stabbed.

Short Answer Questions

1. After discussing Hamlet with Polonius in Act 1, how has Ophelia interacted with Hamlet?

2. What was Ophelia doing when she was frightened by Hamlet in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Before Hamlet hears about the ghost, how does he feel about Claudius?

4. When the audience first sees Claudius, he gives a speech about the current situation in Denmark and then speaks to Hamlet about his behavior. What does Claudius say to Hamlet at this early point in the play?

5. Does Hamlet think the ghost can harm him?

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