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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. Who is Gertrude truly loyal to?
(a) Hamlet.
(b) No one.
(c) Herself.
(d) Claudius.

2. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does the ghost ask Hamlet to do?
(a) Get revenge.
(b) Have a priest pray for its soul.
(c) Hire an exorcist.
(d) Help the new king.

3. Before Hamlet hears about the ghost, how does he feel about Claudius?
(a) He loves him.
(b) He does not trust him.
(c) He is afraid of him.
(d) He misses him.

4. In Act 1, Scene 3, what does Polonius ask Ophelia to do about Hamlet?
(a) Stay away from him.
(b) Make friends with him.
(c) Spy on him.
(d) Flirt with him.

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, how does Ophelia describe Hamlet's behavior?
(a) He stared at her, then started to yell at her.
(b) He stared at her but did not speak.
(c) He would not look at her and would not speak to her.
(d) He yelled at her but would not look at her.

Short Answer Questions

1. After discussing Hamlet with Polonius in Act 1, how has Ophelia interacted with Hamlet?

2. What time of day is it when the play starts?

3. What does Horatio say the ghost might do to Hamlet?

4. What is the real reason for the last king's death?

5. What is the King doing during Act 1, Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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