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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 is just unhappy about his father's death.
(b) He has lost his mind.
(c) He has not changed at all. He's normal.
(d) He acts strangely, but does not seem crazy.

3. What specific thing does Hamlet determine Claudius must do before Hamlet can murder him?
(a) Commit a sin so Hamlet can send his soul to hell.
(b) Confess his crime so the world will know about his guilt.
(c) Stand trial for his crime so he can face public justice.
(d) Apologize to Hamlet for killing his father.

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

5. After Hamlet yells at Ophelia to go to a nunnery, what does she say about him?
(a) She is relieved that she did not marry him.
(b) She is sorry for him and for herself, because she thinks he is crazy.
(c) She is angry at him because she thinks he is crazy.
(d) She is angry because she does not think he is crazy, and he has hurt her feelings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gertrude truly loyal to?

2. How does Hamlet react when he sees the ghost for the first time?

3. Who are the Norwegian soldiers attacking?

4. How does Horatio describe the ghost to Hamlet?

5. Claudius asks Hamlet a second time about where they can find his victim. Hamlet responds, "In heaven; send hither to see: if your messenger find him not there, seek him i' the other place yourself." What other place is Hamlet suggesting Claudius visit?

(see the answer key)

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