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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, p. 84-95.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the scene changes from exterior to interior, who enters the stage?
(a) Romeo and Juliet
(b) Anthony and Cleopatra
(c) Ariel and Puck
(d) Hamlet and Ophelia

2. How does the dialogue change when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern speak with Claudius and Gertrude?
(a) The speak French.
(b) They use Shakespearean English.
(c) They speak in riddles.
(d) They are too stunned to speak.

3. What does the Player do when Rosencrantz tosses a coin on the ground in front of the Player?
(a) The Player falls to his knees scrambling for the coin.
(b) The Player looks at it and declares it heads.
(c) The Player challenges to throw more coins.
(d) The Player spits on the coin.

4. Up to this point, how have Rosencrantz and Guildenstern proven to be?
(a) Very knowledgable about Shakespeare
(b) Sure of themselves and their whereabouts
(c) Effectual in carrying out Claudius's orders
(d) Helpless and powerless to influence events around them

5. What is the leader of the traveling group called?
(a) Procurius
(b) Paladin
(c) Player
(d) partner

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Guildenstern say they can be sure?

2. What indicates that Guildenstern may also be a bit confused?

3. What is Hamlet doing?

4. Who enters after Hamlet and Ophelia exit the stage?

5. What does Rosencrantz answer when Claudius asks where Hamlet is?

(see the answer key)

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