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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. In Act 2, Scene 2, what happens when Polonius first tries to speak to Hamlet?
(a) Hamlet does not seem to recognize him.
(b) Hamlet ignores him.
(c) Hamlet argues with him.
(d) Hamlet is glad to see him.

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, how does Ophelia describe Hamlet's behavior?
(a) He stared at her but did not speak.
(b) He stared at her, then started to yell at her.
(c) He would not look at her and would not speak to her.
(d) He yelled at her but would not look at her.

3. After watching the players give a speech about Hecuba and Priam, what does Hamlet say impresses him the most?
(a) How confident they are in their performances.
(b) How much emotion they are able to summon up for a performance.
(c) How quickly they can learn new lines in a script.
(d) How intelligent they are.

4. During their first conversation, what does the ghost tell Hamlet about his mother?
(a) What happened is her fault.
(b) Protect her from the murderer.
(c) She is a good woman.
(d) Do not blame her for what happened.

5. Who is Horatio?
(a) The prince of Denmark.
(b) Hamlet's friend.
(c) Ophelia's brother.
(d) Hamlet's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before he returns to school, what does Laertes tell Ophelia about her boyfriend?

2. When Hamlet first sees the ghost, what does he call it?

3. Who does the ghost claim to be?

4. Which two characters is Laertes related to?

5. What was Ophelia doing when she was frightened by Hamlet in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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