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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. Of what does Guildenstern say they can be sure?
(a) That the only beginnings and endings are birth and death.
(b) That Hamlet will confide in them.
(c) That they will make a lot of money this time.
(d) That they will be at home by nightfall.

2. How does Guildenstern summarize that day?
(a) they were sleeping and suddenly found themselves on a road they don't know.
(b) Right after breakfast they got a summons for jury duty.
(c) They were awakened at dawn with a message, a summons, and a new record for heads and tails.
(d) They got a message to come quickly but it did not tell them where.

3. What mime does Rosencrantz perform during the discussion of death?
(a) Lying down in a coffin.
(b) Marching in a funeral procession.
(c) Banging on a coffin lid.
(d) Placing flowers on a grave.

4. How does Gertrude respond when she hears Guildenstern's prayer?
(a) She says, "You need more than prayer."
(b) She says, "Praise the Lord."
(c) She says, "Thy will be done."
(d) She says, "Amen."

5. What does Rosencrantz demand of the troupe?
(a) That they use court language when they address Hamlet, Claudius, and Gertrude.
(b) That they must not mention having met them on the road to the court.
(c) That must provide an excellent performance at court, and may not present their usual smutty acts.
(d) That they clean their costumes before they perform at court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Leaving Claudius and Gertrude, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are met by which character?

2. How does Guildenstern win money from the Player and the troupe?

3. What do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern threaten to do to the Player?

4. How does the dialogue change when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern speak with Claudius and Gertrude?

5. How does Hamlet react when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern confront him?

(see the answer key)

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