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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. Before Hamlet hears about the ghost, how does he feel about Claudius?
(a) He is afraid of him.
(b) He misses him.
(c) He does not trust him.
(d) He loves him.

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, why is Ophelia frightened?
(a) She saw the ghost talking to Hamlet.
(b) She saw Hamlet slap Gertrude in the face.
(c) She saw a fight between Claudius and Hamlet.
(d) She had an unpleasant encounter with Hamlet.

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

4. What message is the Norwegian Captain supposed to deliver to Claudius in Act 4, Scene 4?
(a) The armies of Norway have defeated the Poles.
(b) The armies of Norway want passage through Denmark.
(c) The armies of Denmark must surrender their weapons.
(d) The armies of Norway will attack at dawn.

5. How does Horatio describe the ghost to Hamlet?
(a) Frightening.
(b) More angry than sad.
(c) Exciting.
(d) More sad than angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hamlet learn about Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's reasons for visiting Elsinore?

2. As Hamlet and the others wait to see the ghost in Act 1, Scene 4, what do they hear in the distance?

3. At the start of Act 4, Scene 4, the audience finally sees a character that has been talked about since the start of the play. Who is this character?

4. Who is Ophelia?

5. Some sailors arrive at Elsinore from a pirate ship in Act 4, Scene 6. Who do they deliver a letter to?

(see the answer key)

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