Rosencrantz and Guildenstern justify their betrayal of Hamlet by claiming that

They consider it their sacred duty to protect the King and his people.

Because Hamlet is a threat, Claudius decides to send him

to England to collect a tribute from the English king

What responsibility does Hamlet give to Horatio?

“Report me and my cause aright.”

Hamlet is a dynamic character. How has he changed by the end of this scene?

He becomes more decisive and recommits to avenging his father.

Claudius and Laertes plan to kill Hamlet but make it look like an accident. How?

Laertes will fence Hamlet using a poison-tipped sword

The Ghost appears, but only Hamlet can see him. The Ghost tells Hamlet to

Step between Gertrude and her soul as she struggles with guilt.

In Hamlet’s Soliloquy #4 (“To be or not to be”), he wonders

If it is better to deal with life’s struggles or to commit suicide

Hamlet acknowledges he is “one part wisdom” and “3 parts coward” because

He uses thinking as an excuse to avoid acting.

Why is Fortinbras of Norway leading an army against Poland?

He wants to gain a worthless piece of land.

Hamlet agrees to the fencing match because God is in control and he cannot fight fate. He makes a Biblical allusion to

“... Not one (sparrow) will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care”

When Hamlet speaks to Ophelia, she

gives back letters that he had given her.

When Laertes jumps into Ophelia’s grave and asks to be buried with her, Hamlet

also jumps in and asks to be buried

Hamlet sees Claudius on his knees and is ready to kill him. Why does he hesitate?

He doesn’t want to send Claudius to heaven with his sins forgiven.

“What ... in passion we propose, the passion ending, doth the purpose lose” (3.2.180-181). This relates to Hamlet b/c

Hamlet swore to avenge his father but has not acted on his promise.

In stories of revenge, the avenger is also expected to die. Why?

Because revenge is murder, and justice must be served

Claudius has a back-up plan if Plan A doesn’t work. What is Plan B?

Claudius will offer Hamlet a poisoned cup

Hamlet asks this friend to help him observe Claudius’ reaction to the play because

Claudius’ reaction may indicate his guilt.

Claudius sends Hamlet to England, now with secret instructions that

Hamlet is to be put to death immediately.

Why is Laertes upset with the priest at Ophelia’s funeral?

The priest won’t perform the full ceremony because she committed suicide

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1
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern justify their betrayal of Hamlet by claiming that
They consider it their sacred duty to protect the King and his people.
all of these
They have to be cruel to be kind to their dear friend.
They are trained spies who can “play” anyone.
2
This soliloquy is an example of a ________ conflict.
Man vs Self
Man vs God
Man vs Man
Man vs Nature
3
Hamlet urges Gertrude to confess her sin and repent. Then he becomes more gentle, explaining that he
Must be cruel to be kind.
Must say goodbye because he’s going to England.
Is only pretending to be crazy.
all of these
4
Laertes is a foil for Hamlet because
all of these
Unlike Hamlet, he is a man of action, ready to lead a rebellion.
Like Hamlet, his father died under suspicious circumstances.
Like Hamlet, he wants to avenge his father’s death.
5
Because Hamlet is a threat, Claudius decides to send him
to England to collect a tribute from the English king
back to university at Wittenberg
To fight against Poland with Fortinbras of Norway
to France to keep an eye on Laertes
6
According to Hamlet’s advice to the Players, the purpose of theater is to
entertain
reflect reality
instruct
catch a murderer
7
Hamlet shows contempt and disrespect for Claudius, calling him
my uncle
my wormwood
my father
my mother
8
What responsibility does Hamlet give to Horatio?
Be an “antique Roman” and die with me
“Report me and my cause aright.”
Attack Fortinbras with a “warlike volley.”
“Avenge my most foul and unnatural murder!”
9
According to Hamlet, most people are afraid of
“a sea of troubles”
the unknown
ghosts
dream
10
Hamlet calls R&G “sponges,” because they soak up the king’s approval but will be squeezed dry in the end. This is a
personification
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
11
Hamlet is a dynamic character. How has he changed by the end of this scene?
He becomes more sensitive and realizes that he truly loves Ophelia.
He becomes more decisive and recommits to avenging his father.
He becomes more remorseful and repents for killing Polonius.
He becomes more aggressive and decides to join forces with Fortinbras.
12
Claudius and Laertes plan to kill Hamlet but make it look like an accident. How?
Laertes will propose a toast to Hamlet’s health and give him a poisoned cup
Laertes will fence Hamlet using a poison-tipped sword
They will stage a play; Laertes will pour poison in Hamlet’s ear on stage
Laertes will stab Hamlet behind the arras during hide-and-seek
13
Ophelia’s soliloquy suggests that pre-madness Hamlet was a courtier, soldier, and scholar; a
prince
king
Renaissance Man
hero
14
When Claudius asks Hamlet for the title of the play, Hamlet says
The Murder of Gonzago.
The Mousetrap.
The Murder of Priam.
To Catch a Usurper.
15
Why is Claudius unable to pray?
He is not eloquent; his words are not pretty enough.
He is unwilling to give up what he gained from the murder.
A & B only
He does not truly repent for murdering his brother.
16
How many characters die in Hamlet?
10
5
6
8
17
The Ghost appears, but only Hamlet can see him. The Ghost tells Hamlet to
Kill Gertrude.
Repent for killing Polonius; that wasn’t part of the plan.
Step between Gertrude and her soul as she struggles with guilt.
Kill Claudius anywhere he can -- even at prayer.
18
In Hamlet’s Soliloquy #4 (“To be or not to be”), he wonders
If it is better to be awake or asleep.
If it is better to kill Claudius now or later.
If it is better to marry a woman or send them all to a nunnery
If it is better to deal with life’s struggles or to commit suicide
19
Because men (& women) are not to be trusted, Hamlet tells Ophelia to go to
a nunnery
her grave
church
her father's house
20
Which of the following characters is a static character?
Hamlet
Claudius
Horatio
Gertrude
21
Hamlet acknowledges he is “one part wisdom” and “3 parts coward” because
He uses thinking as an excuse to avoid acting.
He would rather study at university than join the army
He would rather avoid conflict.
He acknowledges that he isn’t very smart.
22
The Gravedigger points out the skull of Yorick. Who was Yorick?
the king's advisor
Hamlet's nurse
the king's jester
Hamlet's cousin
23
When Polonius yells from his hiding place in Gertrude’s room, Hamlet stabs through the curtain. Why?
He thought it was Claudius.
He is sick of the meddling old fool.
He does not like when people listen to his private conversations.
He thought it was a thief.
24
Why is Fortinbras of Norway leading an army against Poland?
The King of Poland killed his father; Fortinbras wants revenge.
He wants to gain a worthless piece of land.
He wants to attack Denmark, but his uncle forbids it.
all of these
25
Hamlet agrees to the fencing match because God is in control and he cannot fight fate. He makes a Biblical allusion to
“It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip”
“... Not one (sparrow) will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care”
“Our days on earth are like grass … we bloom and die”
“All the days ordained for me were written in your book”
26
Why did Claudius send Hamlet away instead of throwing him in jail?
Because Claudius regrets killing Hamlet's father
Because his mother loves him
both A & B
Because the people love their prince
27
Hamlet does not realize that Claudius cannot pray. This is an example of
purgatory
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
28
What does Hamlet mean? “Your fat king and your lean beggar is but variable service--two dishes, but to one table.”
Worms will eat both kings and beggars.
Death is inevitable; it comes for everyone.
all of these
No matter their station in life, everyone is equal in death.
29
Hamlet’s only trustworthy friend is level-headed
Rosencrantz
Laertes
Horatio
Guildenstern
30
Hamlet vows that there shall be no more
marriages
false appearances
Renaissance Men
relationships
31
When Hamlet speaks to Ophelia, she
tells him that she never loved him.
motions to the curtains to let him know that someone is listening.
gives back letters that he had given her.
tearfully explains why she stopped talking to him.
32
When Laertes jumps into Ophelia’s grave and asks to be buried with her, Hamlet
also jumps in and asks to be buried
grabs a shovel and starts covering him
accuses him of “unmanly grief.”
teases him for his “womanish” tears
33
Fortinbras is a foil for Hamlet because
all of these
Unlike Hamlet, he is always willing to fight if honor is at stake.
Like Hamlet, his uncle is the current king of his country.
Like Hamlet, he is a prince whose father has been killed.
34
Even though they work in a depressing profession, the Gravediggers are cheerful. This is an example of
Verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
foils
35
Claudius lists a “battalion” of sorrows, including
Polonius’ death and Ophelia’s madness
Hamlet’s being sent to England
Rumors about Polonius’ death and Laertes' rebellion
all of these
36
This term refers to a seeming contradiction that expresses a truth.
dumb show
juxtaposition
paradox
foil
37
Hamlet sees Claudius on his knees and is ready to kill him. Why does he hesitate?
He doesn’t want to send Claudius to heaven with his sins forgiven.
He overthinks everything.
He doesn’t want to kill anyone.
It isn’t right to kill a man who’s down; Hamlet waits for him to stand.
38
“What ... in passion we propose, the passion ending, doth the purpose lose” (3.2.180-181). This relates to Hamlet b/c
Hamlet knows the marriage between Gertrude & Claudius is not based on love.
Hamlet promised to protect Denmark from Norway, but he is not fighting.
Hamlet swore to avenge his father but has not acted on his promise.
Hamlet passionately loved Ophelia, but the romance has ended.
39
How does Hamlet justify his revenge?
Claudius tried to have him killed.
Claudius killed his father and whored his mother.
all of these
Claudius stole his throne.
40
Prince Hamlet was born the same day King Hamlet defeated King Fortinbras. When was it?
30 years earlier
35 years earlier
20 years earlier
25 years earlier
41
Ophelia has gone mad. Why?
Grief over her father’s death.
A & B
Grief over losing Hamlet
She is just pretending to be crazy so she can avenge her father’s death
42
Hamlet mocks Osric, who tells him about the king’s bet. Osric, a proud landowner who speaks empty words, is similar to
Polonius
Claudius
Hamlet
Laertes
43
Hamlet tells Claudius to look for Polonius in heaven--or “seek him i’ th’other place yourself” He basically tells him to
go away
do his own dirty work
get lost
go to hell
44
In stories of revenge, the avenger is also expected to die. Why?
Because Elizabethan audiences loved a good death scene
Because revenge is murder, and justice must be served
Because all major characters die at the end of a tragedy
Because this has been a tradition since the Greeks
45
What flower/plant(s) does Laertes pray will grow on Ophelia’s grave?
violets
columbine and fennel
rue and rosemary
daisies
46
What do Laertes and Hamlet exchange with one another before dying?
memories of Ophelia
numbers
insults
forgiveness
47
Claudius has a back-up plan if Plan A doesn’t work. What is Plan B?
Laertes will kill Hamlet backstage; the applause will cover any noise
Claudius will offer Hamlet a poisoned cup
Laertes will cut Hamlet’s throat in the church
Claudius will push Hamlet out of a window in the castle
48
Hamlet’s letter describes an unexpected event that saves a character in a hopeless situation. This is called
deus ex machina
equivocation
motif
in medias res
49
Hamlet asks this friend to help him observe Claudius’ reaction to the play because
He wants to see how Claudius treats Gertrude.
all of the above
Claudius’ reaction may indicate his guilt.
He wants proof that Claudius hates the theater.
50
Claudius sends Hamlet to England, now with secret instructions that
Hamlet is to be put to death immediately.
Hamlet is to be arrested for treason.
Hamlet is to collect a tribute from England.
Hamlet is to join forces with England to defeat Fortinbras.
51
Why is Laertes upset with the priest at Ophelia’s funeral?
The priest won’t perform the full ceremony because she committed suicide
The priest won’t perform the full ceremony because she was a woman
The priest won’t allow Laertes to be buried with Ophelia
The priest is overcharging him for the ceremony
52
The play, the climax of the story, occurs _____ months after the death of King Hamlet.
1
4
3
2
53
It is fitting that Fortinbras speaks last in the play because
He has returned victorious from Poland
Only he understood the true chain of events
He admired Hamlet more than anyone else in the story
He will likely succeed to the throne of Denmark
54
How does Laertes redeem himself before dying?
He confesses and states Claudius’ role in poisoning Gertrude
He admits that Hamlet would have been a suitable husband for Ophelia
He duels with Hamlet but does not fight as well as Hamlet
He acknowledges that Hamlet’s situation is similar to his own
55
Gertrude says, “thou hast thy father much offended.” Hamlet says, “you have my father much offended.” Why?
Gertrude is referring to the play; Hamlet is just acting crazy.
Gertrude is referring to Claudius; Hamlet is referring to King Hamlet.
Gertrude is referring to Hamlet’s madness; Hamlet is referring to the play.
Gertrude is referring to King Hamlet; Hamlet is referring to Claudius.
56
Hamlet looks at skulls & imagines that they could have been important men in life. He thinks it’s ironic because they
are all equal in death
have gone to the “undiscovered country.”
have been defeated by death
are a “quintessence of dust.”
57
What is the subject of Fortinbras’ final speech?
He speaks of his inability to avenge his father’s death
He speaks of his victory in Poland and his war-less victory in Denmark
He speaks of Hamlet and orders funeral preparations for him
He speaks of Norway’s superiority to Denmark
58
Hamlet is harsh with Gertrude, pointing out her sins. Her response expresses
Guilt
Resentment
Defiance
Anger
59
What happens to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern as they accomplish tasks for Claudius?
They become more noble and righteous.
They become more dignified and moral.
They become more corrupt and parasitic.
They become more nostalgic and loyal to Hamlet.
60
Gertrude unknowingly drinks from the poisoned cup. This is an example of
verbal irony
situational irony
stupidity
dramatic irony
61
When Gertrude tells Claudius that Hamlet killed Polonius, Claudius realizes that
Mad or not, Hamlet is dangerous.
Hamlet’s freedom is full of threats to everyone.
all of these
Hamlet would have killed him, too, if he had been hiding there.
62
What happens to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
Hamlet sends them to England with sealed orders that they should be killed
They are attacked and killed by pirates on the way to England
Who cares? They aren’t major characters in the story
Hamlet sends them to England to reform and become better men
63
Why are the people spreading rumors about Polonius’ death?
Because they want Hamlet to be king.
Because this is an opportunity to overthrow Claudius.
Because no one liked that meddling old fool.
Because there was a secret funeral rather than a formal ceremony.
64
The witty exchange between Hamlet and the Gravedigger is an example of
verbal irony
juxtaposition
repartee
foreshadowing
65
“Thus conscience does make ____ of us all” (3.1.84).
mincemeat
cowards
mortal coils
oppressors
66
How does Ophelia die?
She was hanging flowers in a tree, fell into a brook, and drowned.
She hanged herself in her room in an asylum (madhouse).
She fell overboard and drowned on her way to England
She stood in the brook, drank poison, and let the water carry her off
67
Hamlet says all men are equal in death; it comes for everyone. Who from history does he mention to make this point?
Priam of Troy
Odysseus
the Pharaohs
Alexander the Great
68
In his Soliloquy #6, Hamlet considers that God has given man “capability and godlike reason.” This is a concept of the
Revolution
Reformation
Revival
Renaissance
69
“It was brute of him (Brutus) to kill so capital a calf there (in the Capitol)." This is an example of
paradox
pun
verbal irony
comic relief
70
What is ironic and fitting about Claudius’ and Laertes’ deaths?
They die deaths typical of the most moral members of the royal court
They die from the poisons they planned to use on others
They die killing each other, for each poisoned the other
They die honorably, admitting and repenting of their sins
71
In Soliloquy #5, Hamlet prepares to speak to Gertrude. He will “speak daggers to her but use none” Why?
He promised the Ghost that he would leave her to Heaven.
He loves his mother too much to physically hurt her.
He knows that his sharp wit will be enough to injure her.
He thinks she will suffer more if she lives.
72
The Gravediggers talk about death in a lighthearted way. In this tragedy, they provide
comic relief
repartee
foils
motifs
73
Claudius says that his sin “hath the primal eldest curse upon ‘t.” This is a(n) _____ to Cain killing his brother Abel.
aside
allusion
metaphor
simile
74
How does Hamlet respond to seeing the skull of someone he knew in life?
fascinated
amused
disgusted
depressed
75
Claudius: “Where’s Polonius?” Hamlet: “At supper … Not where he eats, but where he is eaten.” This is an example of
pun
Gallows humor
Both A & B
Comic relief
76
Horatio receives a letter from Hamlet. What happened on his way to England?
They were attacked by a sea monster; Hamlet was rescued by a merchant ship
They were attacked by pirates, and Hamlet escaped on the pirate ship.
They had to take a longer route to avoid the battle between Poland & Norway
They got lost and ended up back in Denmark
77
Based on what Hamlet says at Ophelia’s graveside, did he love her?
yes
maybe
ask again later
no
78
Gertrude says that Hamlet killed Polonius in his madness. What does she say about his reaction to committing murder?
He weeps for what he has done; he regrets it.
He laughs for what he has done; he is happy to have shut up the fool.
He is unable to pray and ask God for forgiveness.
He swears that he will kill Claudius next; Polonius was just a warm up.
79
During the murder scene in the play-within-the-play, Claudius
calls for lights
exits the room
stands
all of these
80
The Player Queen claims she will not remarry after the Player King dies. Gertrude says,
“Give me some light, away!”
“The lady does protest too much, methinks.”
“More matter, with less art.”
“Get thee to a nunnery.”

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