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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. What is Rosencrantz's prophetic remark after Hamlet enters with the soldier?
(a) He says that "I think we will have them go with Hamlet."
(b) He says that "They will never be allowed to go home at this rate."
(c) Rosencrantz remarks that "They will have us hanging about till we're dead."
(d) He says that "Everything has been crazy all day."

2. Why does Rosencrantz think he can leave?
(a) He says they've been there long enough.
(b) He says no one will miss them.
(c) He says Hamlet doesn't want them there.
(d) He says they have permission to go.

3. What indicates that Hamlet is insane?
(a) He does not recognize Claudius and Gertrude.
(b) He is always talking to himself and drags the body of Polonius around.
(c) He asks nonsense questions and accepts nonsense answers.
(d) He believes Ophelia is a nun.

4. When the troupe moves on, why does the Player stand in one place?
(a) He waits for Guildenstern to give him permission to leave.
(b) He's waiting for guildenstern to pay him.
(c) He is drunk and cannot walk.
(d) His foot is on Guildenstern's coin.

5. Up to this point, how have Rosencrantz and Guildenstern proven to be?
(a) Sure of themselves and their whereabouts
(b) Effectual in carrying out Claudius's orders
(c) Very knowledgable about Shakespeare
(d) Helpless and powerless to influence events around them

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Guildenstern is aware that the game defies _________________________.

3. What is Rosencrantz's observation about Hamlet?

4. What is the Player's response when Rosencrantz asks if the two of them are enough for an audience?

5. When the time theory is disproved, what does Guildenstern think of next?

(see the answer key)

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