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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, p. 20-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Grabbing hold of the Player angrily, how does Guildenstern excuse himself?
(a) He says he tripped on a rock in the road.
(b) He pretends to black out.
(c) He says he was merely testing the Player's reflexes.
(d) He reminds the Player that he had offered audience participation.

2. What happens when the troupe sees the coin?
(a) They laugh and turn to leave.
(b) They dive for it.
(c) They spit on the coin.
(d) They beg the Player to take it.

3. What does Guildenstern see when he looks at the coin after trying a new method?
(a) Tails
(b) Heads
(c) Nothing. The coin has disappeared.
(d) His hand is dirty.

4. What is the source of the sounds Rosencrantz had heard?
(a) Six travellers who claim they saw a unicorn
(b) Six men on white horses with bells
(c) Six "Tragedians" or traveling actors, musicians, and their leader
(d) Six milkmaids heading for the market

5. How is the Player still trying to appeal to prurient interest to get more money?
(a) He confides to Guildenstern that, for a price, he has a bawdy performance of The Rape of the Sabine Women.
(b) He winks at Guildenstern and suggests he would like to participate in something other than fighting.
(c) He tells Guildenstern that for a price they will do King Lear in the nude.
(d) He asks Guildenstern if he would like the troupe to remove their clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Guildenstern mean when he says he is afraid, too?

2. What is the Player's apology to Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?

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. How is the troupe's cart being pulled?

5. What does Guildenstern do with the coins he takes out of his bag?

(see the answer key)

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