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

2. What play does Hamlet ask the Player if his troupe can perform?
(a) Julius Caesar
(b) The Tempest
(c) A Midsummer Night's Dream
(d) The Murder of Gonzago

3. What is the leader of the traveling group called?
(a) Paladin
(b) partner
(c) Player
(d) Procurius

4. What is seen in their failure to trap Hamlet with their belts?
(a) That Guldenstern is wearing two belts
(b) That they are clever but unlucky
(c) That Rosencrantz wears his pants too large
(d) That they are once again inept or helpless

5. What are Guildenstern's suggestions for him and Rosencrantz in this strange situation?
(a) Be inquisitive and ask a lot of questions.
(b) Be alert, tread carefully, and follow instructions.
(c) Be confident, get the answers, and go home.
(d) Be irate and demand to go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rosencrantz demand of the troupe?

2. What is the fanciful conversation started by Guildenstern when Rosencrantz hears a sound.

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

4. Why does Rosencrantz think he can leave?

5. Where does Hamlet tell Ophelia to go?

(see the answer key)

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