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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, p. 55-84.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Rosencrantz and Guildenstern practice questioning one another, how do they keep score?
(a) They get ten points for each unanswerable question.
(b) Rosencrantz gives guildenstern a coin for each correct answer.
(c) They make tally marks on the ground.
(d) Rosencrantz uses tennis term to keep score, but nothing makes sense.

2. What is the Player's reaction when Guildenstern says he may be able to use his influence at the court to get them shows?
(a) The Player doubts his word.
(b) The Player runs away.
(c) The Player falls at his feet.
(d) The Player offers to put on a free show for them.

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

4. What does Guildenstern want to know if the troupe knows?
(a) Any playwrights
(b) Any plays
(c) Any popular songs
(d) Any famous people

5. How does Rosencrantz show that he is confused?
(a) He asks Guildenstern what his name is.
(b) He asks Guildenstern what just happened.
(c) He cannot remember the coin game
(d) He asks which way they entered the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rosencrantz ask Guildenstern about death?

2. How does Guildenstern question what is happening with the game?

3. What is the fanciful conversation started by Guildenstern when Rosencrantz hears a sound.

4. What are the instruments the musicians play?

5. What does Rosencrantz say that Guildenstern must be feeling?

(see the answer key)

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