2. When Hamlet and his friends first see the ghost, what do Hamlet's friends tell him to do?
(a) Go with the ghost.
(b) Send for a priest.
(c) Do not go with the ghost.
(d) Tell the king about the ghost.

3. What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?
(a) Snowing.
(b) Very cold.
(c) Pouring rain.
(d) Hot.

4. What does Polonius say is the most important thing for Laertes to remember as he leaves Elsinore?
(a) Do not talk too much.
(b) Do not borrow money.
(c) Be true to yourself.
(d) Do well in school.

5. Once left alone on stage in Act 3, Scene 3, what does Cladius express guilt about?
(a) Killing his brother.
(b) Having Hamlet killed.
(c) Marrying Gertrude.
(d) Hamlet going crazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. During "The Mousetrap," Gertrude says, "The lady protests too much, methinks." What is she talking about?

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Ophelia say about the look on Hamlet's face?

4. What does Ophelia she say about the herb rosemary?

5. What does Ophelia tell Laertes about his advice on her love life?

(see the answer key)

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