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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) Anthony and Cleopatra
(b) Ariel and Puck
(c) Romeo and Juliet
(d) Hamlet and Ophelia

2. How does Gertrude respond when she hears Guildenstern's prayer?
(a) She says, "You need more than prayer."
(b) She says, "Praise the Lord."
(c) She says, "Thy will be done."
(d) She says, "Amen."

3. What does the Player say to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern upon meeting them on the road?
(a) That there are highwaymen about.
(b) They he is surprised to find gentlemen there.
(c) That there is strength in numbers.
(d) That it is a lucky thing they came along.

4. When Rosencrantz and Guildenstern talk about the weather, what do they decide?
(a) That it's unusually cold for this time of year.
(b) That it's Autumn.
(c) That it's warm for Winter.
(d) That it's Spring.

5. When the troupe runs out of money, what do they offer Guildenstern?
(a) Musical instruments
(b) Bread
(c) Alfred
(d) A show

Short Answer Questions

1. Leaving Claudius and Gertrude, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are met by which character?

2. When the King wants to see Hamlet, what does Rosencrantz do?

3. What does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern about Polonius?

4. When Guildenstern assures Rosencrantz that they will be all right, what is Rosencrantz's reply?

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

(see the answer key)

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