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

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

3. 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.

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

5. Before he returns to school, what does Laertes tell Ophelia about her boyfriend?
(a) Polonius is an abusive boyfriend.
(b) Horatio just wants her to sleep with him.
(c) Hamlet just wants her to sleep with him.
(d) As a prince, Hamlet may not get to choose who he marries.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Horatio describe the ghost to Hamlet?

2. Who is Claudius?

3. After hearing Ophelia's description of Hamlet, what reason does Polonius suggest for Hamlet's strange behavior?

4. What time of day is it in Act 1, Scene 4?

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

(see the answer key)

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