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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, p. 97-126.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the dialogue change when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern speak with Claudius and Gertrude?
(a) They use Shakespearean English.
(b) They speak in riddles.
(c) The speak French.
(d) They are too stunned to speak.

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

3. What exchange is there between Hamlet and Ophelia?
(a) Ophelia is crying and Hamlet tries to comfort her.
(b) Ophelia is shouting at Hamlet.
(c) Hamlet is laughing and Ophelia is shocked.
(d) Hamlet sighs and stares into Ophelia's face.

4. When Hamlet, Polonius, and Ophelia exit, where are they apparently going?
(a) Norway
(b) England
(c) France
(d) Denmark

5. What does Claudius tell Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?
(a) That Ophelia has gone to a nunnery
(b) That Hamlet has killed Polonius
(c) That Gertrude is looking for them
(d) That the show is about to start

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rosencrantz remember about Hamlet?

2. To lighten the discussion, what does Rosencrantz tell Guildenstern?

3. Trying to determine what Rosencrantz wants to see, what does the Player mention not too subtly?

4. What is the one bit of knowledge that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are sure of?

5. What does the Player say to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern upon meeting them on the road?

(see the answer key)

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