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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. 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 Ophelia.
(c) Hamlet is on his way to come see Claudius.
(d) Hamlet is acting crazy and threatening Gertrude.

2. In Act 2, Scene 2, what happens when Polonius first tries to speak to Hamlet?
(a) Hamlet ignores him.
(b) Hamlet does not seem to recognize him.
(c) Hamlet is glad to see him.
(d) Hamlet argues with him.

3. What does Polonius tell Gertrude to do in Act 3, Scene 4 regarding Hamlet?
(a) Make sure Hamlet knows that Polonius is listening to their conversation.
(b) Be stern with Hamlet about his behavior.
(c) Convince Hamlet to talk about Ophelia.
(d) Be kind to Hamlet and invite him to confide in her.

4. Who are the Norwegian soldiers attacking?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Poland.
(d) England.

5. After Hamlet's behavior during the play-within-a-play, what do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern agree to do with Hamlet?
(a) Take him to England right away.
(b) Take him to a doctor.
(c) Take him to England next summer.
(d) Kill him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ophelia tell Laertes about his advice on her love life?

2. In Act 3, Scene 1, after they have had some time to talk to Hamlet, what do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern say about his behavior?

3. During their first conversation, what does the ghost tell Hamlet about his mother?

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

5. As they wait for the ghost, Hamlet describes the King's nightly tradition. What does Hamlet think about this tradition?

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