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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. As Claudius speaks about his guilt in Act 3, Scene 3, what does he say about repenting?
(a) He wants to repent, but cannot tell anyone what he has done.
(b) He is sure that heaven will forgive him for his crime.
(c) He cannot repent because he still has the crown and the queen -- the two things he did the murder for.
(d) Only the weak repent.
2. What does Hamlet learn about Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's reasons for visiting Elsinore?
(a) They were sent for by Polonius.
(b) They came to visit him.
(c) They were sent for by the king.
(d) They came to see his father's funeral.
3. At the end of Act 1, Scene 1, what does Horatio say he intends to do?
(a) Talk to a priest.
(b) Tell Prince Hamlet about the ghost.
(c) Talk to the king.
(d) Watch for the ghost on the next night.
4. Once left alone on stage in Act 3, Scene 3, what does Cladius express guilt about?
(a) Having Hamlet killed.
(b) Marrying Gertrude.
(c) Killing his brother.
(d) Hamlet going crazy.
5. The tone of the conversation between Hamlet and Ophelia in Act 3, Scene 1 changes abruptly when Ophelia does what?
(a) Mentions her father.
(b) Tries to leave the room.
(c) Gives back the letters and gifts Hamlet gave her.
(d) Kisses Hamlet.
Short Answer Questions
1. The ghost appears to Horatio and his companions in Act 1, Scene 1, but something seems to scare it into disappearing. What causes it to disappear?
2. What is Hamlet's response when Claudius demands to know where the body of Hamlet's murdered victim is?
3. After the play, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, and Claudius meet to discuss Hamlet. Polonius joins them. What does he tell Claudius?
4. While explaining Hamlet's crime to his courtiers, why does Claudius say he has to be gentle with Hamlet?
5. Where does Claudius want the body of Hamlet's first victim to be taken?
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