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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 is Guildenstern's observation about their strange situation?
(a) That it will soon be over and they can go home.
(b) That it is probably all a dream.
(c) That they are fortunate that they are presented with alternatives.
(d) That Claudius will explain everyting to them.

2. What is odd about the gambling game Guildenstern plays with Rosencrantz?
(a) The coins are made of wood.
(b) The coins all come up heads.
(c) The coins never leave Guildenstern's hand.
(d) The coins seem to disappear.

3. What is Alfred's response when Guildenstern suggests they could set a dramatic precedent?
(a) He starts dancing around.
(b) He begins to cry.
(c) He runs for his costume.
(d) He asks what a precedent is.

4. What is Rosencrantz's reaction to the way the game keeps going?
(a) He thinks something is odd about the game.
(b) He is a little embarrassed because he keeps winning.
(c) He is upset because Guildenstern will run out of coins.
(d) He laughs and whistles every time he wins a coin.

5. What does the Player try to explain to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) How he happens to be at court
(b) Why he lied about doing The Murder of Gonzago
(c) What his relationship to Hamlet is
(d) How important the audience is to the performance

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the new game Rosencrantz and Guildenstern play with a coin?

2. What does Rosencrantz ask Guildenstern about death?

3. What question does Guildenstern press on Rosencrantz during their discussion of the game?

4. What does Guildenstern say about Hamlet?

5. What does Rosencrantz demand of the troupe?

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