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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 the dialogue change when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern speak with Claudius and Gertrude?
(a) They are too stunned to speak.
(b) They use Shakespearean English.
(c) The speak French.
(d) They speak in riddles.

2. How does Guildenstern reply to Rosencrantz's idea about how Guildenstern must be feeling?
(a) He says he is not really thinking about the game.
(b) He says that he doesn't mind losing because Rosencrantz is his friend.
(c) He says there are plenty more coins where those came from.
(d) He says there is suspense while the coins are in the air.

3. How are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern identified in Stoppard's script?
(a) Gentleman one and Gentleman two
(b) Crantz and Stern
(c) Rose and Guild
(d) Ros and Guil

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

5. What question does Guildenstern put to Rosencrantz about language?
(a) If he sometimes forgets what he wanted to say.
(b) If ordinary words often sound strange to him.
(c) If he feels more comfortable speaking French.
(d) If he knows the word for housewife in Danish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rosencrantz tell Guildenstern he would do if he lost that many times?

2. What does Guildenstern say will eventually turn the game around?

3. What is the Player's apology to Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?

4. What is the ridiculous conversation Rosencrantz initiates about fingernails and beards?

5. What is Rosencrantz's reply when Guildenstern asks if he contradicts himself?

(see the answer key)

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