View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Still trying to explain his run of bad luck, why does Guildenstern think about time?
(a) He wonders if time is actually going backward making his spins go the opposite way.
(b) He wonders if it has stood still and he has actually spun the coin only once.
(c) He wonders if his timing is all wrong when spinning the coins.
(d) He wonders if the time of day is affecting the magnetic fields.

2. What is Rosencrantz's observation about Hamlet?
(a) That Hamlet just like to be the center of attention.
(b) That hamlet is just play acting.
(c) That the problem is more than Hamlet's father's death.
(d) That Hamlet is suffering from amnesia.

3. What does Claudius request of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) To sing and dance
(b) To explain why they are there
(c) To try to figure out what is bothering Hamlet
(d) To play a game of coins

4. What is odd about the gambling game Guildenstern plays with Rosencrantz?
(a) The coins are made of wood.
(b) The coins never leave Guildenstern's hand.
(c) The coins all come up heads.
(d) The coins seem to disappear.

5. When Rosencrantz collects the coin, why does he say Guildenstern was lucky?
(a) The coin was almost lost.
(b) The coin was buried in the sand.
(c) The coin was on tails.
(d) The coin was on heads again.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Player's reaction when Guildenstern says he may be able to use his influence at the court to get them shows?

3. When the troupe runs out of money, what do they offer Guildenstern?

4. How does Rosencrantz show that he is confused?

5. What are the instruments the musicians play?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 347 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample