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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. How does Horatio describe the ghost to Hamlet?
(a) More sad than angry.
(b) More angry than sad.
(c) Frightening.
(d) Exciting.

2. What does Ophelia tell Laertes about his advice on her love life?
(a) You give bad advice.
(b) Stop telling me what to do.
(c) Make sure you follow your own advice.
(d) Your advice is very wise.

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, why is Ophelia frightened?
(a) She saw Hamlet slap Gertrude in the face.
(b) She had an unpleasant encounter with Hamlet.
(c) She saw a fight between Claudius and Hamlet.
(d) She saw the ghost talking to Hamlet.

4. What is the Prince of Norway's name?
(a) Horatio.
(b) Fortinbras.
(c) Marcellus.
(d) Claudius.

5. When Hamlet and his friends first see the ghost, what do Hamlet's friends tell him to do?
(a) Tell the king about the ghost.
(b) Send for a priest.
(c) Go with the ghost.
(d) Do not go with the ghost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Polonius tell Laertes about borrowing money?

2. What does the ghost do to Hamlet in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. As Hamlet and the others wait to see the ghost in Act 1, Scene 4, what do they hear in the distance?

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

(see the answer key)

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