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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Guildenstern's reply when Rosencrantz says they have nothing to do?
(a) Guildenstern says they can put on a play.
(b) Guildenstern says someone will come tell them what to do.
(c) Guildenstern reminds him that they are taking Hamlet to England.
(d) Guildenstern suggests they write letters.

2. What decision do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern find impossible to make?
(a) Go looking for Hamlet
(b) Leave in opposite directions from each other
(c) Whether to go or stay
(d) Whether to believe anyone who speaks to them

3. During rehearsal, what is it that the Player says the troupe does really well?
(a) Love scenes
(b) Action scenes
(c) Bawdy scenes
(d) Death scenes

4. What is Rosencrantz's prophetic remark after Hamlet enters with the soldier?
(a) He says that "Everything has been crazy all day."
(b) Rosencrantz remarks that "They will have us hanging about till we're dead."
(c) He says that "They will never be allowed to go home at this rate."
(d) He says that "I think we will have them go with Hamlet."

5. Where does Hamlet tell Ophelia to go?
(a) A nunnery
(b) Norway
(c) To Rosencrantz
(d) To bed

6. Who are the last to die?
(a) Hamlet and the Player swordfight and kill each other.
(b) The two captured pirates are thrown overboard.
(c) Hamlet and Ophelia drink poison and die in each other's arms.
(d) The two remaining tragedians are dressed as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and are stabbed.

7. Talking about acting on assumptions, what does the Player ask the two men?
(a) He asks them if they understand the word, assume.
(b) He asks them if they are ready to assume.
(c) He asks them why they didn't know that.
(d) He asks them what it is that they assume.

8. What does Rosencrantz ask Guildenstern about death?
(a) If he thinks he will never die
(b) If he is afraid to face death
(c) If he has ever thought of himself as dead, in a box with a lid on it
(d) If he thinks death is like falling asleep for a while

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

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

11. Why does Rosencrantz have a coin in both hands?
(a) He wants to get rid of all his coins.
(b) He likes the feel of coins.
(c) He wants Guildenstern to win and be happy.
(d) He forgot he already had a coin in his hand.

12. How does Hamlet slip away from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) When the lights go out, Hamlet disappears.
(b) When they turn to see Claudius, he slips away quietly.
(c) When the troupe comes between them, Hamlet runs.
(d) When they bow low, he walks away and they do not see him.

13. What question does Guildenstern put to the Player?
(a) He asks what he and Rosencrantz need to know.
(b) He asks which way is north.
(c) He asks where they can find Hamlet.
(d) He asks the Player what he and Rosencrantz are supposed to do.

14. What props are on the stage as the lights finally come up on Act III?
(a) Three large casks and an umbrella
(b) Three masts and a coiled rope
(c) Three coffins and a deck chair
(d) Three unbrellas and a large box

15. What two different meanings do they seem to apply to the word madness?
(a) Either insanity or anger
(b) Either hate or love
(c) Either fear or excitement
(d) Either jealousy or revenge

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the new game Rosencrantz and Guildenstern play with a coin?

2. When Hamlet says he will be with them shortly, what do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern do?

3. What amusing thing happens with the barrels?

4. What happens after the Player dies?

5. What is seen in their failure to trap Hamlet with their belts?

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