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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. Where does Rosencrantz want to go?
(a) He wants to go to church.
(b) He wants to go to Spain.
(c) He wants to go to Denmark.
(d) He wants to go home.

2. What does Guildenstern continue doing with the coin tosses?
(a) Biting them before tossing them
(b) Trying different ways of tossing them
(c) Saying a prayer before tossing them
(d) Using only the heaviest coins

3. How are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern identified in Stoppard's script?
(a) Ros and Guil
(b) Rose and Guild
(c) Crantz and Stern
(d) Gentleman one and Gentleman two

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?
(a) The Player runs away.
(b) The Player doubts his word.
(c) The Player offers to put on a free show for them.
(d) The Player falls at his feet.

5. How does the encounter with Hamlet leave Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) Confused about who they are
(b) Confused about the coin game
(c) Confused about what Hamlet said
(d) Confused about where they are

Short Answer Questions

1. What play does Hamlet ask the Player if his troupe can perform?

2. How does Guildenstern summarize that day?

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

4. What does Rosencrantz tell the Player about Hamlet?

5. What does Guildenstern see when he looks at the coin after trying a new method?

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