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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. If they discover what is troubling Hamlet, what does Rosencrantz want to know?
(a) Will they get a large reward?
(b) Will they tell anyone?
(c) Will they have to do something else?
(d) Will they be free to go home?

2. What event does Guildenstern recall as they talk about questions?
(a) A time when he had not studied for an examination
(b) A question for which he had no answer
(c) A play he saw about death
(d) A man coming to summon them to court

3. When Guildenstern assures Rosencrantz that they will be all right, what is Rosencrantz's reply?
(a) Rosencrantz says he has gotten them into a fine mess.
(b) Rosencrantz says that is easy for him to say.
(c) Rosencrantz asks for how long.
(d) Rosencrantz asks how he knows that.

4. What concession do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern make to Claudius and Gertrude?
(a) They will not tell Hamlet what Gertrude said.
(b) They commit to stay and to do whatever they can do to assist.
(c) They will play one game of coins.
(d) They will get the troupe to help them.

5. What exchange is there between Hamlet and Ophelia?
(a) Ophelia is shouting at Hamlet.
(b) Hamlet sighs and stares into Ophelia's face.
(c) Ophelia is crying and Hamlet tries to comfort her.
(d) Hamlet is laughing and Ophelia is shocked.

Short Answer Questions

1. Trying to determine what Rosencrantz wants to see, what does the Player mention not too subtly?

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

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

4. What does Rosencrantz say he remembers about questions in the past?

5. What does Guildenstern do differently the next time he tosses a coin?

(see the answer key)

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