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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. At the end of Act 2, Scene 2, what does Hamlet reveal about his reasons for wanting the players to perform?
(a) He thinks the play will remind Gertrude of her first husband.
(b) He wants to use the play to test Claudius's conscience.
(c) He thinks the players are very talented.
(d) He thinks the play will distract him.

2. 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) Stand trial for his crime so he can face public justice.
(c) Apologize to Hamlet for killing his father.
(d) Confess his crime so the world will know about his guilt.

3. What country did the late King go to battle against?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Denmark.
(d) Norway.

4. What is Hamlet's response when Claudius demands to know where the body of Hamlet's murdered victim is?
(a) The victim is eating supper in Hell.
(b) The victim is not really dead and is eating supper in the castle.
(c) The victim is eating supper in Heaven.
(d) The worms are eating the victim for supper.

5. What does Polonius ask Reynaldo to give to his son?
(a) Written notes.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Money.
(d) Money and written notes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the play is performed, Hamlet has a long conversation with the First Player. What is he telling the Player?

2. After hearing about Hamlet's strange behavior, what does Polonius say about his own decisions?

3. After Laertes has left in Act 1, Scene 3, Polonius talks to Ophelia about her romance. What does Polonius tell her?

4. Hamlet's mother tries to leave the room during their conversation in Act 3, Scene 4, but Hamlet stops her and says she cannot leave until he does what?

5. Hamlet enters about halfway through Act 3, Scene 3. When he comes in, what is Claudius doing?

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