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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 Rosencrantz show that he is confused?
(a) He asks Guildenstern what his name is.
(b) He cannot remember the coin game
(c) He asks Guildenstern what just happened.
(d) He asks which way they entered the room.

2. How is it obvious that the two men have been playing the gambling game for a long time?
(a) Guildenstern asks Rosencrantz to loan him more coins.
(b) Guildenstern's bag is nearly empty while Rosencrantz's bag is full.
(c) Rosencrantz keeps saying he is tired of playing the game.
(d) There are coins scattered all over the stage.

3. What are the instruments the musicians play?
(a) Bagpipe, horn, and cymbals
(b) Trumpet, drum, and harp
(c) Drum, flute, and horn
(d) Horn, flute, and harpsichord

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

5. What is Polonius' message for Claudius?
(a) That the ambassadors from Norway have returned
(b) That the Danish army is revolting
(c) That Ophelia has lost her mind
(d) That Hamlet is suicidal

Short Answer Questions

1. What new theory does Guildenstern come up with for his run of bad luck?

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

3. What does the player tell Guildenstern they are more about?

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

5. What strange comparison does Guildenstern make to the coins?

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