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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, 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 but did not speak.
(c) He yelled at her but would not look at her.
(d) He stared at her, then started to yell at her.

2. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does the ghost ask Hamlet to do?
(a) Hire an exorcist.
(b) Help the new king.
(c) Have a priest pray for its soul.
(d) Get revenge.

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

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 the king that Hamlet is crazy, he may have gotten himself in trouble.
(c) By telling Ophelia to stay away, he may have saved her from worse treatment.
(d) By telling Ophelia to stay away, he may have made Hamlet worse.

5. Polonius gives Reynaldo very specific instructions about how to find the information he wants. What are those instructions?
(a) Talk to the local police department.
(b) Lie about him if that helps bring out the truth.
(c) Ask his son directly.
(d) Ask his son's friends and teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he is giving Laertes advice, what does Polonius say about friends?

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

3. What does Ophelia tell Laertes about his advice on her love life?

4. What is the public explanation of the last king's death?

5. Before he returns to school, what does Laertes tell Ophelia about her boyfriend?

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