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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. Hamlet says "The time is out of joint: O cursed spite/ That ever I was born to set it right!" What does that mean?
(a) He cannot believe what the ghost has told him.
(b) He cannot believe he has seen a ghost.
(c) He wishes he did not have to do the things he expects to do.
(d) He wishes he was not born a prince.

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

3. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does the ghost ask Hamlet to do?
(a) Hire an exorcist.
(b) Help the new king.
(c) Get revenge.
(d) Have a priest pray for its soul.

4. Who is Claudius?
(a) Hamlet's uncle and the new king.
(b) The Prince of Norway.
(c) Hamlet's father.
(d) Hamlet's brother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After listening to Ophelia's description of Hamlet, Polonius believes he has found the explanation for Hamlet's behavior. What does he decide to do next?

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

5. Who does the ghost in Act 1, Scene 1 look like?

(see the answer key)

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