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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way is Rosencrantz defensive as he discusses the game with Guildenstern?
(a) He points out that Guildenstern has done all the spinning.
(b) He declares that he always has good luck at gambling.
(c) He offers to give back all the coins.
(d) He suggests that guildenstern is trying to lose.

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

3. What indicates that Guildenstern may also be a bit confused?
(a) He forgets what he is saying in his conversation.
(b) He keeps repeating himself in his conversation.
(c) He asks if he is contradicting himself in his conversation.
(d) He asks if anything he says makes sense in his conversation.

4. How is the Player still trying to appeal to prurient interest to get more money?
(a) He asks Guildenstern if he would like the troupe to remove their clothes.
(b) He winks at Guildenstern and suggests he would like to participate in something other than fighting.
(c) He confides to Guildenstern that, for a price, he has a bawdy performance of The Rape of the Sabine Women.
(d) He tells Guildenstern that for a price they will do King Lear in the nude.

5. When the troupe moves on, why does the Player stand in one place?
(a) He is drunk and cannot walk.
(b) He's waiting for guildenstern to pay him.
(c) He waits for Guildenstern to give him permission to leave.
(d) His foot is on Guildenstern's coin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Guildenstern recall as they talk about questions?

2. What is Rosencrantz's observation about Hamlet?

3. Of what does Guildenstern say they can be sure?

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

5. What blunder does Rosencrantz make with the introductions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Throughout the play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern never leave the stage. What stops them from following the Queen's attendants to go find Hamlet?

2. Why is Guildenstern so repulsed by the Player's immoral suggestions for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

3. Why do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern speak differently to Claudius and Gertrude?

4. How does Guildenstern take advantage of the Player?

5. What does Guildenstern say that emphasizes their helplessness in a situation they do not understand?

6. How does Guildenstern attempt to change the subject away from the coins?

7. How does Guildenstern show that he is still being analytical about their situation?

8. How does the Player reinforce the idea that the troupe is willing to perform a vulgar show?

9. What type of show does the Player attempt to offer Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

10. How does the audience understand that Rosencrantz is quite naive?

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