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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. How does Guildenstern question what is happening with the game?
(a) He wonders whether it is natural or supernatural.
(b) He examines the coins to see if they are double headed.
(c) He questions whether it is luck or lack of faith.
(d) He keeps watching Rosencrantz to see if he cheats.

2. How does Guildenstern win money from the Player and the troupe?
(a) He plays a shell game.
(b) He bets they cannot guess his birthday.
(c) He calls all coin tosses as tails.
(d) He calls all coin tosses as heads.

3. What does Guildenstern do with the coins he takes out of his bag?
(a) Gives them to beggars
(b) Bites them
(c) Buys fruit
(d) Spins them

4. What is Alfred's response when Guildenstern suggests they could set a dramatic precedent?
(a) He asks what a precedent is.
(b) He starts dancing around.
(c) He begins to cry.
(d) He runs for his costume.

5. What does Rosencrantz remember about Hamlet?
(a) That he has changed.
(b) That he had red hair.
(c) That he seldom spoke.
(d) Thet he has lost weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What indicates that Guildenstern may also be a bit confused?

2. What does Guildenstern suggest they do with Hamlet?

3. How does Rosencrantz show that he is confused?

4. What question does Guildenstern press on Rosencrantz during their discussion of the game?

5. How is it obvious that the two men have been playing the gambling game for a long time?

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