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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. What is Guildenstern's observation about their strange situation?
(a) That it is probably all a dream.
(b) That it will soon be over and they can go home.
(c) That they are fortunate that they are presented with alternatives.
(d) That Claudius will explain everyting to them.

2. How many times does Rosencrantz say he has won the game?
(a) Fifty six
(b) Eighty five
(c) Seventy nine
(d) One hundred

3. What assumption does the Player make about Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) The Player says that they are runaway criminals and he has seen their pictures.
(b) The Player says that they are notable patrons of the arts.
(c) The Player states that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are surely fellow artists.
(d) The player says that they are Lords and he recognizes them.

4. How does Gertrude respond when she hears Guildenstern's prayer?
(a) She says, "Praise the Lord."
(b) She says, "You need more than prayer."
(c) She says, "Thy will be done."
(d) She says, "Amen."

5. How is the troupe's cart being pulled?
(a) By two white horses
(b) By two of the actors
(c) By the two musicians
(d) By two donkeys

Short Answer Questions

1. After trying again and again, what is the score of the game?

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

3. What blunder does Rosencrantz make with the introductions?

4. What is odd about the gambling game Guildenstern plays with Rosencrantz?

5. Guildenstern is aware that the game defies _________________________.

(see the answer key)

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