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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. On his way to see his mother in Act 3, Scene 3, Hamlet finds Claudius. What does Hamlet decide not to do in that scene?
(a) Avoid him.
(b) Trick him into admitting his guilt.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Argue with him.

2. As Claudius speaks about his guilt in Act 3, Scene 3, what does he say about repenting?
(a) Only the weak repent.
(b) He wants to repent, but cannot tell anyone what he has done.
(c) He is sure that heaven will forgive him for his crime.
(d) He cannot repent because he still has the crown and the queen -- the two things he did the murder for.

3. After Hamlet's behavior during the play-within-a-play, what do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern agree to do with Hamlet?
(a) Take him to England right away.
(b) Take him to England next summer.
(c) Take him to a doctor.
(d) Kill him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hamlet enters about halfway through Act 3, Scene 3. When he comes in, what is Claudius doing?

2. After the play is performed, what does Polonius ask Hamlet to do?

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

4. What does Ophelia she say about the herb rosemary?

5. Where does Act 1, Scene 4 take place?

(see the answer key)

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