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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 4, scene 4, while watching the troops and reflecting on his own behavior, what does Hamlet promise about his future actions?
(a) They will be fast.
(b) They will be crafty.
(c) They will be careful.
(d) They will be bloody.

2. As Laertes and Claudius discuss how to kill Hamlet, what news does Gertrude bring?
(a) Ophelia has died by stabbing herself.
(b) Ophelia has died by drowning.
(c) Ophelia has died by hanging herself.
(d) Ophelia has died by taking poison.

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

4. At the end of Act 4, Scene 2, what does Hamlet agree to do?
(a) Go see the king.
(b) Talk to Gertrude.
(c) Go to England.
(d) See a doctor.

5. When Laertes returns after his father's death, what does he want?
(a) To visit with his sister.
(b) Revenge on the people responsible for his father's death.
(c) To take over the throne of Denmark.
(d) To talk to Hamlet.

6. 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 is afraid Laertes may kill himself because of Ophelia's death.
(d) He thinks Laertes is responsible for Ophelia's death.

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

8. Claudius tells Laertes there are two reasons why he has not ordered Hamlet killed. What are those reasons?
(a) Because Gertrude loves him and the common people love him.
(b) Because the common people love him and Fortinbras might attack if he is killed.
(c) Because Hamlet is heir to the throne and Gertrude loves him.
(d) Because Gertrude loves him and Ophelia might kill herself if he is killed.

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

10. As Gertrude lays flowers at Ophelia's grave, what does she say?
(a) She believes Ophelia is now an angel.
(b) She hoped Ophelia and Hamlet would marry.
(c) She is sorry Ophelia died so young.
(d) She is glad Ophelia will be with her father now.

11. When Laertes returns after his father's death, what do the common people say about him?
(a) They want to kill him.
(b) They think he is to blame for the last king's death
(c) They want to make him king.
(d) They think he should lead the armies against Norway.

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

13. 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) Hell.
(b) Gertrude's bedroom.
(c) The chapel.
(d) The graveyard.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ophelia say about violets?

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. How does Hamlet manage to avoid his fate in England?

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

5. How does Laertes die?

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