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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. When Hamlet first sees the ghost, what does he call it?
(a) Devil, demon, bane of Heaven.
(b) Angel and minister of grace.
(c) Fearsome creature.
(d) King, father, royal Dane.

2. Who does the ghost claim to be?
(a) Hamlet's father.
(b) Hamlet's grandfather.
(c) The ghost of kings of Denmark past.
(d) A tortured spirit.

3. While explaining Hamlet's crime to his courtiers, why does Claudius say he has to be gentle with Hamlet?
(a) Gertrude will be upset if they are hard on him.
(b) He is still a prince.
(c) The people of Denmark love him.
(d) He is crazy, but not a bad person.

4. What other "crime" has been committed against the last king?
(a) Laertes seduced his wife.
(b) Polonius stole from the state treasury.
(c) Claudius stole from the state treasury.
(d) Claudius seduced his wife.

5. How does Hamlet react when he sees the ghost for the first time?
(a) He is angry and tries to attack it.
(b) He is startled, but tries to talk to it.
(c) He is upset and starts to cry.
(d) He is frightened and runs away.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the play, Claudius meets with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to discuss Hamlet's condition. Are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern more sympathetic to Claudius, Hamlet, or someone else?

2. After the ambassadors have left, what piece of writing does Polonius share with Claudius and Gertrude?

3. After witnessing Hamlet kill someone, Gertrude hurries to find Claudius. Who is he talking to when she comes in?

4. After discussing Hamlet with Polonius in Act 1, how has Ophelia interacted with Hamlet?

5. Before the play is performed, Hamlet has a long conversation with the First Player. What is he telling the Player?

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