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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, p. 34-53.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Alfred's reply when Guildenstern asks if he likes being an actor?
(a) He says he does not.
(b) He says he never really thought about it.
(c) He says it's an easy way to earn a living.
(d) He says he always wanted to be an actor.

3. What is the ridiculous conversation Rosencrantz initiates about fingernails and beards?
(a) Whether they grow before birth and after death
(b) Whether they are like toenails
(c) Whether they should be worn long or short
(d) Whether they grow at the same rate

4. 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 runs away.
(b) The Player offers to put on a free show for them.
(c) The Player falls at his feet.
(d) The Player doubts his word.

5. What does Guildenstern mean when he says he is afraid, too?
(a) He is afraid that he has run out of coins.
(b) He is afraid that someone is coming.
(c) He is afraid that the weather is causing the results.
(d) He is afraid that it really is his day.

Short Answer Questions

1. After everyone else has left the stage, how does the speech of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern change?

2. How does Gertrude respond when she hears Guildenstern's prayer?

3. What happens when the troupe sees the coin?

4. How does Rosencrantz show that he is confused?

5. What is Rosencrantz's reaction to the way the game keeps going?

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