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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, p. 55-84.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rosencrantz begins saying he is afraid, what is it he was going to say before Guildenstern stops him?
(a) That they must be dreaming.
(b) That something was dreadfully wrong.
(c) That he was becoming tired of playing.
(d) That it just wasn't Guildenstern's day.

2. After speaking with Hamlet, what is the condition of Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?
(a) They think they know the answer.
(b) They are satisfied.
(c) They are happy.
(d) They are confused.

3. As characters enter and exit the stage, what is Rosencrantz's objection?
(a) He complains that he never has time to talk to anyone.
(b) He complains that he cannot remember their names.
(c) He complains that people are always coming and going.
(d) He complains that he never gets to lie down and rest.

4. What is Guildenstern's ominous prediction?
(a) Guildenstern remarks that they are on trial.
(b) Guildenstern suggests they are in a madhouse.
(c) Guildenstern comments that they are on a path, to which they are condemned.
(d) Guildenstern says they will come to no good end.

5. What does Guildenstern say about Hamlet?
(a) That he is a practical joker.
(b) That he loves to play word games.
(c) That he is moody and melancholy.
(d) That there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rosencrantz want to go?

2. What does Rosencrantz say that Guildenstern must be feeling?

3. How does Hamlet react when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern confront him?

4. Where does the Player say they got The Murder of Gonzago?

5. What exchange is there between Hamlet and Ophelia?

(see the answer key)

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