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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Early in Act 2, Polonius believes he has found the cause of Hamlet's behavior. What is the first thing he does to test his theory?
(a) Arrange for him to meet Ophelia and spy on them together.
(b) Send him to a doctor.
(c) Eavesdrop on him while he talks to Horatio.
(d) Eavesdrop on him while he prays.

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, how does Ophelia describe Hamlet's behavior?
(a) He stared at her, then started to yell at her.
(b) He would not look at her and would not speak to her.
(c) He stared at her but did not speak.
(d) He yelled at her but would not look at her.

3. After the ambassadors have left, what piece of writing does Polonius share with Claudius and Gertrude?
(a) Hamlet's plan to kill Claudius.
(b) A love letter from Hamlet to Ophelia.
(c) A treaty between Norway and Poland.
(d) A letter from Hamlet to Fortinbras.

4. What time of day is it in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Sunset.
(b) After midnight.
(c) Almost midnight.
(d) Lunch time.

5. After discussing Hamlet with Polonius in Act 1, how has Ophelia interacted with Hamlet?
(a) She has continued to see him.
(b) She has avoided him entirely.
(c) She has avoided him most of the time.
(d) She has spent even more time with him than she used to.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the ghost disappears, what does Bernardo say about the ghost's behavior?

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, why does Marcellus bring Horatio to talk to Francisco and Bernardo?

3. Who does the ghost in Act 1, Scene 1 look like?

4. What shocking news does the ghost deliver to Hamlet in Act 1, Scene 5?

5. After welcoming them to Elsinore, what does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do?

(see the answer key)

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