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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hamlet mean when he says "I will speak daggers to her, but use none."
(a) He will speak harshly and honestly to Ophelia, but will not hurt her.
(b) He will try to kill Gertrude.
(c) He will speak harshly and honestly to Gertrude, but will not hurt her.
(d) He will insult Ophelia when he sees her again.

2. After the ghost disappears, what does Bernardo say about the ghost's behavior?
(a) It looks like it wants to speak.
(b) It looks like it is crying.
(c) It looks like it wants to scare people.
(d) It looks like it is in pain.

3. Polonius gives Reynaldo very specific instructions about how to find the information he wants. What are those instructions?
(a) Ask his son's friends and teachers.
(b) Ask his son directly.
(c) Talk to the local police department.
(d) Lie about him if that helps bring out the truth.

4. What does Hamlet tell his friends about his meeting with the ghost?
(a) He repeats the truth about the last king's death.
(b) He says the ghost is a liar.
(c) He tells them nothing.
(d) He pretends that he did not see a ghost.

5. What is the real reason for the last king's death?
(a) A heart attack.
(b) Poison poured down his throat.
(c) Poison poured in his ear.
(d) A knife in the back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day is it when the play starts?

2. After hearing Ophelia's description of Hamlet, what reason does Polonius suggest for Hamlet's strange behavior?

3. Once Hamlet follows the ghost, what do Hamlet's friends decide to do?

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

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

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