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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. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Ophelia say about Hamlet's clothes?
(a) He was wearing the shirt she embroidered for him.
(b) He was wearing his father's armor.
(c) He was still dressed all in black.
(d) His clothes were in disarray.

2. When he is giving Laertes advice, what does Polonius say about friends?
(a) Keep your good friends close to you.
(b) Do not worry about making friends.
(c) Good people rarely have any friends.
(d) Good people always have lots of friends.

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, how does Ophelia describe Hamlet's behavior?
(a) He would not look at her and would not speak to her.
(b) He stared at her, then started to yell at her.
(c) He stared at her but did not speak.
(d) He yelled at her but would not look at her.

4. After Laertes has left in Act 1, Scene 3, Polonius talks to Ophelia about her romance. What does Polonius tell her?
(a) Do not go to bed with him.
(b) Do not trust his promises of love.
(c) Make sure he does not hurt you.
(d) Ask him to marry you.

5. Who is Ophelia?
(a) Daughter of Hamlet, sister of Horatio.
(b) Daughter of Claudius, cousin of Hamlet.
(c) Daughter of Gertrude, sister of Hamlet.
(d) Daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hamlet tell his friends about his meeting with the ghost?

2. Early in the play, what country does Claudius send messengers to?

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

4. What is the King doing during Act 1, Scene 4?

5. 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?

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