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

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

3. What strange comment does Rosencrantz make about questions?
(a) That questions give him a headache.
(b) That he understands the questions but has no answers.
(c) That questions always lead to more questions.
(d) That he remembers when there were no questions.

4. What is the Player's response when Guildenstern asks if the troupe found them by chance?
(a) He says they heard the clinking of his coins.
(b) He says nothing is pure chance.
(c) He says it was.
(d) He says it is in their script.

5. What happens when the troupe sees the coin?
(a) They beg the Player to take it.
(b) They dive for it.
(c) They spit on the coin.
(d) They laugh and turn to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gertrude tell Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

2. What is Rosencrantz's emotional condition as a result of his encounters?

3. What is the leader of the traveling group called?

4. What does Guildenstern see when he looks at the coin after trying a new method?

5. What are Guildenstern's suggestions for him and Rosencrantz in this strange situation?

(see the answer key)

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