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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 assumption does the Player make about Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) The Player states that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are surely fellow artists.
(b) The Player says that they are runaway criminals and he has seen their pictures.
(c) The Player says that they are notable patrons of the arts.
(d) The player says that they are Lords and he recognizes them.

2. How many times does Rosencrantz say he has won the game?
(a) Seventy nine
(b) One hundred
(c) Fifty six
(d) Eighty five

3. What does the Player do when Rosencrantz tosses a coin on the ground in front of the Player?
(a) The Player looks at it and declares it heads.
(b) The Player challenges to throw more coins.
(c) The Player spits on the coin.
(d) The Player falls to his knees scrambling for the coin.

4. What is Rosencrantz's reply when Guildenstern asks if he contradicts himself?
(a) Rosencrantz asks if he is talking to him.
(b) Rosencrantz asks what they have to go on.
(c) Rosencrantz pretends he doesn't hear Guildenstern.
(d) Rosencrantz assures him he is not.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Guildenstern recall as they talk about questions?

2. What question does Guildenstern put to Rosencrantz about language?

3. Of what does Guildenstern say they can be sure?

4. What type of performance does the Player say they can put on for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

5. When Rosencrantz begins saying he is afraid, what is it he was going to say before Guildenstern stops him?

(see the answer key)

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