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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. What happens between Laertes and Hamlet in the graveyard scene?
(a) Laertes tries to kill Hamlet.
(b) They shake hands over Ophelia's grave.
(c) Laertes blames Hamlet for his sister's death.
(d) They both jump into Ophelia's grave and get in a fight.

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

3. Who does Hamlet kill in his mother's room?
(a) Getrude.
(b) Laertes.
(c) Fortinbras.
(d) Polonius.

4. On his way to see his mother in Act 3, Scene 3, Hamlet finds Claudius. What does Hamlet decide not to do in that scene?
(a) Trick him into admitting his guilt.
(b) Avoid him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Argue with him.

5. What time of day is it when the play starts?
(a) Morning.
(b) Noon.
(c) Late at night.
(d) After dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the Norwegian soldiers fighting over?

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

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

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

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, why is Ophelia frightened?

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