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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 Hamlet first sees Laertes in the graveyard scene, what does Hamlet say about him?
(a) He is just like his father and not to be trusted.
(b) He is always mean to his sister.
(c) He is a noble youth.
(d) He is an arrogant, bossy man.

2. Who is "poor Yorick"?
(a) The gravedigger who is old and tired.
(b) Hamlet's servant, who is old and tired.
(c) Hamlet's grandfather, now dead.
(d) The king's jester, now dead.

3. After listening to Ophelia's description of Hamlet, Polonius believes he has found the explanation for Hamlet's behavior. What does he decide to do next?
(a) Talk to Hamlet himself.
(b) Tell the king.
(c) Tell the queen.
(d) Get Hamlet to see a doctor.

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

5. After welcoming them to Elsinore, what does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do?
(a) Convince Fortinbras not to attack Denmark.
(b) Convince Hamlet to go back to school.
(c) Cheer Hamlet up and find out what is wrong with him.
(d) Watch Hamlet and make sure he does not hurt anyone.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. As Laertes and Claudius discuss how to kill Hamlet, what news does Gertrude bring?

4. Which two characters is Laertes related to?

5. After talking to Hamlet in her room, what does Gertrude say about Hamlet?

(see the answer key)

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