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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. How does Hamlet slip away from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) When they bow low, he walks away and they do not see him.
(b) When they turn to see Claudius, he slips away quietly.
(c) When the lights go out, Hamlet disappears.
(d) When the troupe comes between them, Hamlet runs.

2. Back inside the castle, what does Rosencrantz declare?
(a) That they are now done with them.
(b) That he does not remember coming inside.
(c) That Claudius is not angry anymore.
(d) That Hamlet has given himself up.

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

4. What is the fanciful conversation started by Guildenstern when Rosencrantz hears a sound.
(a) About things that go bump in the night
(b) About the fife and drum
(c) About calssical music
(d) About unicorns

5. To shouts of "The King rises...Give o'er the play!" and cries for Lights, lights, lights!" how do the lights come up?
(a) As twinkling candles
(b) As moonlight
(c) As sunrise
(d) As late afternoon

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Player so happy to see the two men?

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

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

4. To lighten the discussion, what does Rosencrantz tell Guildenstern?

5. What decision do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern find impossible to make?

(see the answer key)

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