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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. When they meet the King of England, what troubles Rosencrantz?
(a) Rosencrantz does not know how to speak English.
(b) Roesncrantz fears they might be in trouble.
(c) Rosencrantz is nervous about what they will say.
(d) Rosencrantz thinks their clothes are not good enough.

2. Why does Rosencrantz's answer please Guildenstern?
(a) It tells him that Rosencrantz is hiding a secret.
(b) It tells him that no natural laws are at work at the moment.
(c) It tells him that he will soon start winning.
(d) It assures him that the law of self interest is still working.

3. Talking about acting on assumptions, what does the Player ask the two men?
(a) He asks them why they didn't know that.
(b) He asks them if they understand the word, assume.
(c) He asks them if they are ready to assume.
(d) He asks them what it is that they assume.

4. If they discover what is troubling Hamlet, what does Rosencrantz want to know?
(a) Will they get a large reward?
(b) Will they be free to go home?
(c) Will they have to do something else?
(d) Will they tell anyone?

5. What mime does Rosencrantz perform during the discussion of death?
(a) Marching in a funeral procession.
(b) Banging on a coffin lid.
(c) Placing flowers on a grave.
(d) Lying down in a coffin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new theory does Guildenstern come up with for his run of bad luck?

2. What does Guildenstern do with a dagger he takes from the Player?

3. What does Rosencrantz remember about Hamlet?

4. When the time theory is disproved, what does Guildenstern think of next?

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

(see the answer key)

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