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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Laertes returns after his father's death, what do the common people say about him?
(a) They want to kill him.
(b) They want to make him king.
(c) They think he should lead the armies against Norway.
(d) They think he is to blame for the last king's death

2. When Hamlet visits his mother in her room in Act 3, Scene 4, he speaks very harshly to his mother. What makes him stop?
(a) Ophelia enters the room.
(b) Getrude kills herself.
(c) Claudius enters the room.
(d) The ghost appears.

3. After the play, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, and Claudius meet to discuss Hamlet. Polonius joins them. What does he tell Claudius?
(a) Hamlet is going to see his mother and Polonius will eavesdrop on their conversation.
(b) Hamlet is on his way to come see Claudius.
(c) Hamlet is acting crazy and threatening Gertrude.
(d) Hamlet is on his way to come see Ophelia.

4. What does Ophelia tell Laertes about his advice on her love life?
(a) Make sure you follow your own advice.
(b) Stop telling me what to do.
(c) You give bad advice.
(d) Your advice is very wise.

5. After his first meeting with the ghost, what does Hamlet ask his friends to do?
(a) Help him break the news to his mother.
(b) Keep his secret.
(c) Help him avenge the murder.
(d) Tell the world about the last king's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Hamlet think the ghost can harm him?

2. What message do the ambassadors bring Claudius back from Norway?

3. What does Ophelia say about violets?

4. The sailors from the pirate ships deliver letters to Elsinore. Who are the letters from?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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