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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. When they meet the King of England, what troubles Rosencrantz?
(a) Rosencrantz does not know how to speak English.
(b) Rosencrantz thinks their clothes are not good enough.
(c) Roesncrantz fears they might be in trouble.
(d) Rosencrantz is nervous about what they will say.

2. How does Hamlet respond when Guildenstern asks how Hamlet's mother and Uncle are deceived?
(a) With nonsense lines about direction, the wind, and hawks and handsaws
(b) With a line about being and not being which Guildenstern does not understand
(c) By saying they think he is mad
(d) By saying they are trying to kill him

3. When Hamlet says he will be with them shortly, what do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern do?
(a) Run off
(b) Wait for him
(c) Laugh because they don't believe him
(d) Say they will stay by his side

4. What saves Guildenstern from being trapped by Rosencrantz's betrayal?
(a) Hamlet runs across the stage followed by an angry troupe.
(b) Hamlet is escorted in at that moment and he and his escort follow Claudius off stage.
(c) The guard enters saying that hamlet got away.
(d) A scream is hear coming from inside the palace.

5. How does the encounter with Hamlet leave Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) Confused about who they are
(b) Confused about what Hamlet said
(c) Confused about the coin game
(d) Confused about where they are

Short Answer Questions

1. What amusing thing happens with the barrels?

2. When the King wants to see Hamlet, what does Rosencrantz do?

3. What do they bicker about?

4. What does Guildenstern explain to Rosencrantz about Hamlet's whereabouts?

5. When Hamlet, Polonius, and Ophelia exit, where are they apparently going?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Rosencrantz's dark question on the subject of death?

2. What happens when the King orders Guildenstern to go and bring Hamlet?

3. What happens over the subject of money?

4. What blunder does Rosencrantz make over what he thinks is a woman?

5. Tell about the dialogue between Rosencrantz and Guildenstern after Rosencrantz insists they have permission to leave.

6. Describe the hilarious scene involving the belts of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.

7. What is the lie Rosencrantz tells Claudius?

8. When Hamlet enters in Act 2, what does he say?

9. What clue is there as to Hamlet's mental condition?

10. When Hamlet does return, what does he say about the body?

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