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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Ophelia say about Hamlet's clothes?
(a) He was wearing his father's armor.
(b) His clothes were in disarray.
(c) He was wearing the shirt she embroidered for him.
(d) He was still dressed all in black.

2. In Act 3, Scene 1, after they have had some time to talk to Hamlet, what do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern say about his behavior?
(a) He has lost his mind.
(b) He has not changed at all. He's normal.
(c) He acts strangely, but does not seem crazy.
(d) He is just unhappy about his father's death.

3. Early in the play, what country does Claudius send messengers to?
(a) Norway.
(b) France.
(c) Denmark.
(d) England.

4. After Claudius and Polonius watch Hamlet interact with Ophelia in Act 3, Scene 1, what does Claudius say about Hamlet's behavior?
(a) He is convinced that Hamlet needs to see a doctor.
(b) He is suspicious that Hamlet is not really crazy.
(c) He is convinced Hamlet is crazy because of love for Ophelia.
(d) He does not think Hamlet is crazy because of love for Ophelia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the murder, Claudius tells Hamlet to leave right away. Where should Hamlet go?

2. After the play, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, and Claudius meet to discuss Hamlet. Polonius joins them. What does he tell Claudius?

3. What does the ghost do to Hamlet in Act 1, Scene 4?

4. When Claudius reacts to the play, what does Hamlet say in response?

5. After his first meeting with the ghost, what does Hamlet ask his friends to do?

(see the answer key)

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