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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, p. 34-53.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Guildenstern say they can be sure?
(a) That the only beginnings and endings are birth and death.
(b) That they will make a lot of money this time.
(c) That they will be at home by nightfall.
(d) That Hamlet will confide in them.

2. What are Guildenstern's suggestions for him and Rosencrantz in this strange situation?
(a) Be inquisitive and ask a lot of questions.
(b) Be alert, tread carefully, and follow instructions.
(c) Be irate and demand to go home.
(d) Be confident, get the answers, and go home.

3. How are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern identified in Stoppard's script?
(a) Gentleman one and Gentleman two
(b) Ros and Guil
(c) Rose and Guild
(d) Crantz and Stern

4. What indicates that Guildenstern may also be a bit confused?
(a) He asks if anything he says makes sense in his conversation.
(b) He keeps repeating himself in his conversation.
(c) He asks if he is contradicting himself in his conversation.
(d) He forgets what he is saying in his conversation.

5. Why is the Player so happy to see the two men?
(a) To get them to tell tales they can act on the stage
(b) To put on a show because they were forgetting their lines
(c) To borrow their cloaks for a show
(d) To sell them the musical instruments

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Player's response when Rosencrantz asks if the two of them are enough for an audience?

2. What exchange is there between Hamlet and Ophelia?

3. What is the Player's response when Guildenstern asks if the troupe found them by chance?

4. What strange comment does Rosencrantz make about questions?

5. What is the leader of the traveling group called?

(see the answer key)

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