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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. When Claudius reacts to the play, what does Hamlet say in response?
(a) "For if the king like not the comedy, Why then, belike, he likes it not, perdy. "
(b) "What, frighted with false fire!"
(c) "Get me a fellowship in a cry of players."
(d) "It would cost you a groaning to take off my edge. "

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

3. Ophelia comes to watch the play. Before the play begins, how does Hamlet act towards her?
(a) He flirts with her and makes suggestive remarks.
(b) He is friendly and apologizes for his earlier behavior.
(c) He yells at her and tries to hit her.
(d) He ignores her and pretends he does not see her.

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 3, before Laertes leaves Elsinore, Polonius gives him advice about clothes. What does Polonius say?
(a) Nobody pays attention to what you wear.
(b) Buy the fanciest clothes you can find.
(c) Get costly, but not showy or ostentatious clothes.
(d) Buy the least expensive clothes you can find.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Polonius ask Reynaldo to give to his son?

2. After the ghost disappears, what does Bernardo say about the ghost's behavior?

3. What does Hamlet say when he first hears about the ghost?

4. What is the Prince of Norway's name?

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

(see the answer key)

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