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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. In Act 3, Scene 1, after they have had some time to talk to Hamlet, what do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern say about his behavior?
(a) He acts strangely, but does not seem crazy.
(b) He has lost his mind.
(c) He has not changed at all. He's normal.
(d) He is just unhappy about his father's death.

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

3. After Laertes has left in Act 1, Scene 3, Polonius talks to Ophelia about her romance. What does Polonius tell her?
(a) Ask him to marry you.
(b) Do not go to bed with him.
(c) Make sure he does not hurt you.
(d) Do not trust his promises of love.

4. At the end of Act 4, Scene 2, what does Hamlet agree to do?
(a) Go to England.
(b) Go see the king.
(c) See a doctor.
(d) Talk to Gertrude.

5. What does Ophelia she say about the herb rosemary?
(a) The rosemary died when her father died.
(b) Rosemary is her favorite plant.
(c) Rosemary stands for remembrance.
(d) Rosemary stands for thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once left alone on stage in Act 3, Scene 3, what does Cladius express guilt about?

2. Polonius gives Laertes plenty of advice before Laertes leaves Elsinore. What does Polonius tell Laertes about talking and listening to people?

3. What is the main idea of Hamlet's "To be or not to be" speech?

4. After hearing about Hamlet's strange behavior, what does Polonius say about his own decisions?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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