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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, p. 84-95.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After speaking with Hamlet, what is the condition of Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?
(a) They think they know the answer.
(b) They are satisfied.
(c) They are confused.
(d) They are happy.

2. What is Rosencrantz's reply when Guildenstern asks why they would want to leave?
(a) So they know where they are
(b) So they can be free
(c) So they can tell their friends about the adventure
(d) So they get home before dark

3. When Rosencrantz collects the coin, why does he say Guildenstern was lucky?
(a) The coin was on heads again.
(b) The coin was almost lost.
(c) The coin was on tails.
(d) The coin was buried in the sand.

4. After everyone else has left the stage, how does the speech of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern change?
(a) They revert to common language.
(b) They speak in riddles.
(c) They sound terrified.
(d) They stop speaking French.

5. What does Guildenstern suggest they do with Hamlet?
(a) That they should threaten Hamlet.
(b) That they should blackmail Hamlet.
(c) That they should move Hamlet toward pleasurable things
(d) That they should kidnap him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Hamlet say the body of Polonius is?

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

3. What is the Player's apology to Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?

4. What blunder does Rosencrantz make with the introductions?

5. What does the Player do when Rosencrantz tosses a coin on the ground in front of the Player?

(see the answer key)

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