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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 his father's armor.
(b) He was still dressed all in black.
(c) His clothes were in disarray.
(d) He was wearing the shirt she embroidered for him.

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

3. What does Polonius tell Laertes about borrowing money?
(a) Do not borrow money, but lend money if you can.
(b) Borrowing and lending money is a good thing to do.
(c) Do not borrow or lend money.
(d) Borrowing money is all right, but do not lend money.

4. Polonius gives Laertes plenty of advice before Laertes leaves Elsinore. What does Polonius tell Laertes about talking and listening to people?
(a) Listen to people, but do not talk very much.
(b) Talk to people, but do not listen to them.
(c) Let women do the talking; men should listen.
(d) Practice talking to strangers to build up your confidence.

5. What does Polonius ask Reynaldo to give to his son?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Money.
(c) Money and written notes.
(d) Written notes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the real reason for the last king's death?

2. What does Polonius say is the most important thing for Laertes to remember as he leaves Elsinore?

3. Who does the ghost claim to be?

4. What is the Prince of Norway's name?

5. After listening to Ophelia's description of Hamlet, Polonius believes he has found the explanation for Hamlet's behavior. What does he decide to do next?

(see the answer key)

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