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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. Who is Claudius?
(a) Hamlet's father.
(b) The Prince of Norway.
(c) Hamlet's uncle and the new king.
(d) Hamlet's brother.

2. What specific thing does Hamlet determine Claudius must do before Hamlet can murder him?
(a) Apologize to Hamlet for killing his father.
(b) Commit a sin so Hamlet can send his soul to hell.
(c) Confess his crime so the world will know about his guilt.
(d) Stand trial for his crime so he can face public justice.

3. After the murder, Claudius tells Hamlet to leave right away. Where should Hamlet go?
(a) Back to school.
(b) England.
(c) Off to prison.
(d) To be locked in his room.

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

5. After his first meeting with the ghost, what does Hamlet ask his friends to do?
(a) Tell the world about the last king's death.
(b) Keep his secret.
(c) Help him break the news to his mother.
(d) Help him avenge the murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ophelia comes to watch the play. Before the play begins, how does Hamlet act towards her?

2. After talking to Hamlet in her room, what does Gertrude say about Hamlet?

3. What happens to Ophelia after her father's death?

4. When Laertes returns after his father's death, what does he want?

5. Early in Act 2, Polonius believes he has found the cause of Hamlet's behavior. What is the first thing he does to test his theory?

(see the answer key)

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