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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the ridiculous conversation Rosencrantz initiates about fingernails and beards?
(a) Whether they are like toenails
(b) Whether they grow at the same rate
(c) Whether they grow before birth and after death
(d) Whether they should be worn long or short

2. What is the source of the sounds Rosencrantz had heard?
(a) Six travellers who claim they saw a unicorn
(b) Six men on white horses with bells
(c) Six "Tragedians" or traveling actors, musicians, and their leader
(d) Six milkmaids heading for the market

3. What does Rosencrantz say that Guildenstern must be feeling?
(a) Weariness
(b) Poorer
(c) Anger
(d) Boredom

4. What is the Player's apology to Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?
(a) He says that they should have seen his troupe in better times.
(b) He says that he had only been joking with them just for the fun of it.
(c) He says that he was desparate to make money so they could eat.
(d) He says that he had mistaken them for bawdy actors.

5. What is the Player's response when Rosencrantz asks if the two of them are enough for an audience?
(a) The Player says they do not have time to put on a show right then.
(b) The Player says they will have to find more people to attend the show.
(c) The Player says it is all right if they pay extra for the show.
(d) He says two is small for an audience but about average for voyeurs.

6. How does Hamlet react when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern confront him?
(a) Hamlet asks them what they are doing at court.
(b) Hamlet shouts and runs off stage.
(c) Hamlet does not recognize them.
(d) Hamlet refers to them as friends and asks how they are.

7. What is Alfred's response when Guildenstern suggests they could set a dramatic precedent?
(a) He asks what a precedent is.
(b) He begins to cry.
(c) He runs for his costume.
(d) He starts dancing around.

8. What does Guildenstern do with the coins he takes out of his bag?
(a) Gives them to beggars
(b) Spins them
(c) Bites them
(d) Buys fruit

9. Who enters after Hamlet and Ophelia exit the stage?
(a) Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony
(b) Claudius and Gertrude
(c) The Player and the troupe
(d) Ariel and Puck

10. What is the Player's response when Guildenstern asks if the troupe found them by chance?
(a) He says it was.
(b) He says it is in their script.
(c) He says nothing is pure chance.
(d) He says they heard the clinking of his coins.

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

12. What does Rosencrantz say he remembers about questions in the past?
(a) That questions never bothered him then.
(b) That he never knew the answers.
(c) That only simple questions were asked.
(d) That there were answers for everything.

13. What does Claudius request of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) To play a game of coins
(b) To try to figure out what is bothering Hamlet
(c) To sing and dance
(d) To explain why they are there

14. What is Guildenstern's angry reply to the Player's suggestion?
(a) He says he was prepared for any kind of messenger, but instead he is approached by prostitutes.
(b) He calls the Player a pimp and orders him to leave with his troupe.
(c) He draws his sword and tells the Player if he suggests that again, he will kill him.
(d) He laughs in the Player's face and calls him stupid.

15. What exchange is there between Hamlet and Ophelia?
(a) Hamlet is laughing and Ophelia is shocked.
(b) Ophelia is crying and Hamlet tries to comfort her.
(c) Hamlet sighs and stares into Ophelia's face.
(d) Ophelia is shouting at Hamlet.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Guildenstern assures Rosencrantz that they will be all right, what is Rosencrantz's reply?

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

3. What type of play does the Player mention that comes at another cost?

4. What does Guildenstern do differently the next time he tosses a coin?

5. After trying again and again, what is the score of the game?

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