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

2. What does Rosencrantz demand of the troupe?
(a) That they use court language when they address Hamlet, Claudius, and Gertrude.
(b) That they clean their costumes before they perform at court.
(c) That must provide an excellent performance at court, and may not present their usual smutty acts.
(d) That they must not mention having met them on the road to the court.

3. After speaking with Hamlet, what is the condition of Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?
(a) They are happy.
(b) They are satisfied.
(c) They are confused.
(d) They think they know the answer.

4. Trying to determine what Rosencrantz wants to see, what does the Player mention not too subtly?
(a) Great Tragedies and comedies they have performed before kings
(b) Bawdy barroom ballads acted out by the mimes as the musician splay and sing
(c) Rapes are mentioned and he alludes to wives and "ravished virgins" and asks if he is getting warm.
(d) Adam and Eve in the Garden in their original costumes

5. What is the Player's response when Guildenstern asks where he is going?
(a) The Player tells him he is going to wash costumes.
(b) The Player answers that he is going to Denmark.
(c) The Player retorts that he can come and go as he pleases.
(d) The Player responds that he is going to find Hamlet.

Short Answer Questions

1. After trying again and again, what is the score of the game?

2. How many corpses does the Player say the drama will have at the end?

3. What is the Player's reaction when Guildenstern says he may be able to use his influence at the court to get them shows?

4. Why does Rosencrantz's answer please Guildenstern?

5. What type of performance does the Player say they can put on for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

(see the answer key)

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