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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, p. 55-84.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rosencrantz's emotional condition as a result of his encounters?
(a) He understands everything that is happening around him.
(b) He is confident that everything will now turn out all right.
(c) Rosencrantz continues to feel stressed and seems to feel a death is coming.
(d) He is apologetic for winning all of Guildenstern's money.

2. 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 always wanted to be an actor.
(c) He says he does not.
(d) He says he never really thought about it.

3. What does Guildenstern want to know if the troupe knows?
(a) Any popular songs
(b) Any plays
(c) Any famous people
(d) Any playwrights

4. When the troupe runs out of money, what do they offer Guildenstern?
(a) Bread
(b) A show
(c) Musical instruments
(d) Alfred

5. How is the Player still trying to appeal to prurient interest to get more money?
(a) He tells Guildenstern that for a price they will do King Lear in the nude.
(b) He winks at Guildenstern and suggests he would like to participate in something other than fighting.
(c) He confides to Guildenstern that, for a price, he has a bawdy performance of The Rape of the Sabine Women.
(d) He asks Guildenstern if he would like the troupe to remove their clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way is Rosencrantz defensive as he discusses the game with Guildenstern?

2. What does Guildenstern mean when he says he is afraid, too?

3. How does Gertrude respond when she hears Guildenstern's prayer?

4. How does Guildenstern question what is happening with the game?

5. How does Guildenstern reply to Rosencrantz's idea about how Guildenstern must be feeling?

(see the answer key)

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