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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the ghost disappears, what does Bernardo say about the ghost's behavior?
(a) It looks like it is in pain.
(b) It looks like it wants to scare people.
(c) It looks like it wants to speak.
(d) It looks like it is crying.

2. Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) The ambassadors to Norway.
(b) Gertrude's nephews.
(c) Hamlet's old friends.
(d) Servants of the court.

3. What other "crime" has been committed against the last king?
(a) Claudius seduced his wife.
(b) Polonius stole from the state treasury.
(c) Laertes seduced his wife.
(d) Claudius stole from the state treasury.

4. At the end of Act 4, Scene 5, what does Claudius offer to do for Laertes?
(a) Show Laertes where his father is buried.
(b) Help Laertes kill Hamlet.
(c) Take care of Ophelia.
(d) Tell Laertes the truth about his father's death.

5. When he is giving Laertes advice, what does Polonius say about friends?
(a) Good people rarely have any friends.
(b) Keep your good friends close to you.
(c) Do not worry about making friends.
(d) Good people always have lots of friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main idea of Hamlet's "To be or not to be" speech?

2. 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?

3. Who is Gertrude truly loyal to?

4. Once Hamlet follows the ghost, what do Hamlet's friends decide to do?

5. As they wait for the ghost, Hamlet describes the King's nightly tradition. What does Hamlet think about this tradition?

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