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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the play, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, and Claudius meet to discuss Hamlet. Polonius joins them. What does he tell Claudius?
(a) Hamlet is on his way to come see Ophelia.
(b) Hamlet is acting crazy and threatening Gertrude.
(c) Hamlet is going to see his mother and Polonius will eavesdrop on their conversation.
(d) Hamlet is on his way to come see Claudius.

2. Claudius finally gives Rosencrantz and Guildenstern sealed orders for how to handle Hamlet. What do those orders say?
(a) Hamlet should be exiled from Denmark.
(b) Hamlet should be locked away forever.
(c) Hamlet should be put to death.
(d) Hamlet should be put on trial for murder.

3. What shocking news does the ghost deliver to Hamlet in Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) Ophelia killed Hamlet's father.
(b) Laertes killed Hamlet's father.
(c) Hamlet's mother killed Hamlet's father.
(d) Claudius killed Hamlet's father.

4. How does Hamlet act after he has killed someone?
(a) He is sorry for his crime.
(b) He is frightened that someone will now try to kill him.
(c) He does not seem sorry for his crime.
(d) He is relieved to have finally done something.

5. What does the ghost do to Hamlet in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Puts a curse on him.
(b) Ignores him.
(c) Beckons him to follow.
(d) Smiles at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. After welcoming them to Elsinore, what does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do?

2. Which two characters is Laertes related to?

3. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does the ghost ask Hamlet to do?

4. When Claudius reacts to the play, what does Hamlet say in response?

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?

(see the answer key)

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