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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, p. 97-126.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Leaving Claudius and Gertrude, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are met by which character?
(a) Polonius
(b) Hamlet
(c) Romeo
(d) Ophelia

2. What is Guildenstern's ominous prediction?
(a) Guildenstern comments that they are on a path, to which they are condemned.
(b) Guildenstern remarks that they are on trial.
(c) Guildenstern suggests they are in a madhouse.
(d) Guildenstern says they will come to no good end.

3. What does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern about Polonius?
(a) Where his body is
(b) What they know about him
(c) Why did Hamlet kill him
(d) Who told them he was dead

4. What does Rosencrantz remember about Hamlet?
(a) That he seldom spoke.
(b) That he had red hair.
(c) That he has changed.
(d) Thet he has lost weight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one bit of knowledge that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are sure of?

2. What props are on the stage as the lights finally come up on Act III?

3. What does the Player say to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern upon meeting them on the road?

4. What is Guildenstern's angry reply to the Player's suggestion?

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

(see the answer key)

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