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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Ophelia after her father's death?
(a) She gets sick.
(b) She goes crazy.
(c) She blames Claudius for her father's death.
(d) She wants to kill Hamlet.

2. Hamlet's attitude towards Rosencrantz and Guildenstern changes over the course of the play. By Act 4, Scene 2, what does he say about them?
(a) They are spies for Claudius.
(b) They are dangerous.
(c) They are good, true friends.
(d) They are weak and foolish.

3. Ophelia comes to watch the play. Before the play begins, how does Hamlet act towards her?
(a) He flirts with her and makes suggestive remarks.
(b) He yells at her and tries to hit her.
(c) He is friendly and apologizes for his earlier behavior.
(d) He ignores her and pretends he does not see her.

4. Who does the ghost claim to be?
(a) The ghost of kings of Denmark past.
(b) Hamlet's father.
(c) A tortured spirit.
(d) Hamlet's grandfather.

5. Which two characters is Laertes related to?
(a) Polonius and Ophelia.
(b) Claudius and Hamlet.
(c) Gertrude and Hamlet.
(d) Gertrude and Ophelia.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the play shows a king being poisoned, how does the current king, Claudius, react?

2. Hamlet enters about halfway through Act 3, Scene 3. When he comes in, what is Claudius doing?

3. After his first meeting with the ghost, what does Hamlet ask his friends to do?

4. What is the King doing during Act 1, Scene 4?

5. After discussing Hamlet with Polonius in Act 1, how has Ophelia interacted with Hamlet?

(see the answer key)

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