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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Polonius tries to speak with Hamlet, does Polonius really believe Hamlet is crazy?
(a) Not entirely -- Polonius sees some reason or logic within the craziness.
(b) Yes, but Polonius thinks it is easily cured.
(c) No, Polonius does not think Hamlet is crazy at all.
(d) Yes, Polonius says Hamlet is totally insane.

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

3. What time of day is it in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Almost midnight.
(b) Sunset.
(c) Lunch time.
(d) After midnight.

4. As they wait for the ghost, Hamlet describes the King's nightly tradition. What does Hamlet think about this tradition?
(a) It should help him be a good leader.
(b) It is something he should stop doing now that he is King.
(c) It makes the Danes look bad to other countries.
(d) It is an old tradition that every king should follow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the public explanation of the last king's death?

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Ophelia say about the look on Hamlet's face?

3. What does Ophelia tell Laertes about his advice on her love life?

4. What other "crime" has been committed against the last king?

5. What is Hamlet's mother's name?

(see the answer key)

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