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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. The tone of the conversation between Hamlet and Ophelia in Act 3, Scene 1 changes abruptly when Ophelia does what?
(a) Gives back the letters and gifts Hamlet gave her.
(b) Mentions her father.
(c) Tries to leave the room.
(d) Kisses Hamlet.

2. Who is Ophelia?
(a) Daughter of Gertrude, sister of Hamlet.
(b) Daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes.
(c) Daughter of Hamlet, sister of Horatio.
(d) Daughter of Claudius, cousin of Hamlet.

3. Does Hamlet think the ghost can harm him?
(a) No.
(b) Not if he carries garlic and a crucifix.
(c) Yes.
(d) Only if he is afraid of it.

4. After the play is performed, what do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern ask Hamlet to do?
(a) Go see Claudius.
(b) Ask the players to leave Elsinore.
(c) Go see Ophelia.
(d) Go see his mother.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day is it in Act 1, Scene 4?

2. 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?

3. At the end of the first act, what does Hamlet warn his friends he might do?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, why is Ophelia frightened?

5. What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?

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