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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. What does Guildenstern suggest they do with Hamlet?
(a) That they should kidnap him.
(b) That they should move Hamlet toward pleasurable things
(c) That they should threaten Hamlet.
(d) That they should blackmail Hamlet.

2. When the troupe moves on, why does the Player stand in one place?
(a) He waits for Guildenstern to give him permission to leave.
(b) He's waiting for guildenstern to pay him.
(c) He is drunk and cannot walk.
(d) His foot is on Guildenstern's coin.

3. What two different meanings do they seem to apply to the word madness?
(a) Either fear or excitement
(b) Either insanity or anger
(c) Either hate or love
(d) Either jealousy or revenge

4. What is the Player's reaction when Guildenstern says he may be able to use his influence at the court to get them shows?
(a) The Player doubts his word.
(b) The Player offers to put on a free show for them.
(c) The Player runs away.
(d) The Player falls at his feet.

5. What is Polonius' message for Claudius?
(a) That Ophelia has lost her mind
(b) That the ambassadors from Norway have returned
(c) That the Danish army is revolting
(d) That Hamlet is suicidal

Short Answer Questions

1. During rehearsal, what is it that the Player says the troupe does really well?

2. If they discover what is troubling Hamlet, what does Rosencrantz want to know?

3. What event does Guildenstern recall as they talk about questions?

4. After trying again and again, what is the score of the game?

5. What makes Rosencrantz and Guildenstern laugh at this new coin game?

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