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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the letter that the sailors deliver in Act 4, Scene 6, it says: "when thou shalt have overlooked this, give these fellows some means to the king: they have letters for him." What is the writer of the letter asking?
(a) This letter is meant for the king. You should not read it.
(b) Give the sailors a tip for delivering the letters.
(c) Help the sailors get in to see Claudius.
(d) Help the sailors get in to see the dead king's body.

2. What does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do, after learning that Hamlet has committed murder?
(a) Protect Ophelia from Hamlet.
(b) Find Hamlet so the guards can arrest him.
(c) Get the body from Hamlet.
(d) Protect Getrude from Hamlet.

3. What happens to Ophelia after her father's death?
(a) She gets sick.
(b) She wants to kill Hamlet.
(c) She blames Claudius for her father's death.
(d) She goes crazy.

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

5. What does Ophelia say about violets?
(a) Violets stand for thoughts.
(b) Violets are her favorite flower.
(c) Violets stand for remembrance.
(d) The violets died when her father died.

6. What is Hamlet's response when Claudius demands to know where the body of Hamlet's murdered victim is?
(a) The worms are eating the victim for supper.
(b) The victim is eating supper in Hell.
(c) The victim is eating supper in Heaven.
(d) The victim is not really dead and is eating supper in the castle.

7. When Hamlet and his mother finally talk in Gertrude's room, she says, "Hamlet, thou hast thy father much offended." Hamlet responds, "Mother, you have my father much offended." Why is that dialogue important?
(a) Gertrude is talking about the dead king, but Hamlet is talking about Claudius.
(b) Gertrude is using the dead king to force Hamlet to behave himself.
(c) Hamlet has decided to act crazy even with his mother.
(d) Getrude is talking about Claudius, but Hamlet is talking about the dead king.

8. Laertes comes up with another idea to make sure his duel with Hamlet will result in Hamlet's death. What is it?
(a) Fix Laertes's sword so it is sharp.
(b) Damage Hamlet's armor so he is vulnerable.
(c) Poison the tip of the sword.
(d) Force Hamlet to drink poison before the fight.

9. How does Hamlet manage to avoid his fate in England?
(a) He bribed Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
(b) He killed Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
(c) He made friends with the English queen.
(d) He got onto another ship.

10. What does Claudius say about Laertes and Ophelia's death?
(a) He is worried Ophelia's death will enrage Laertes.
(b) He knew about Ophelia's death, but did not want to tell Laertes.
(c) He thinks Laertes is responsible for Ophelia's death.
(d) He is afraid Laertes may kill himself because of Ophelia's death.

11. How does Laertes die?
(a) He is forced to drink poisoned wine and is stabbed with a poisoned sword.
(b) Hamlet kills him with a poisoned sword.
(c) He kills himself.
(d) He drinks poisoned wine meant for Hamlet.

12. After he leaves the ship, how will Hamlet make his way back to Elsinore?
(a) Claudius must pay a ransom.
(b) Hamlet must escape from the pirates.
(c) Horatio must come get him.
(d) Ophelia must come get him.

13. Claudius finally gives Rosencrantz and Guildenstern sealed orders for how to handle Hamlet. What do those orders say?
(a) Hamlet should be exiled from Denmark.
(b) Hamlet should be put to death.
(c) Hamlet should be put on trial for murder.
(d) Hamlet should be locked away forever.

14. Some sailors arrive at Elsinore from a pirate ship in Act 4, Scene 6. Who do they deliver a letter to?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Horatio.
(c) Laertes.
(d) Hamlet.

15. Claudius asks Hamlet a second time about where they can find his victim. Hamlet responds, "In heaven; send hither to see: if your messenger find him not there, seek him i' the other place yourself." What other place is Hamlet suggesting Claudius visit?
(a) The chapel.
(b) Gertrude's bedroom.
(c) The graveyard.
(d) Hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the murder, Claudius tells Hamlet to leave right away. Where should Hamlet go?

2. Claudius suggests a duel between Laertes and Hamlet, but that type of duel usually is not deadly. What does Claudius suggest they do to injure Hamlet?

3. Claudius tells Laertes there are two reasons why he has not ordered Hamlet killed. What are those reasons?

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

5. Who are the Norwegian soldiers attacking?

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