What prompts Hamlet to say: my thoughts be bloody or nothing worth!

the soldiers are willing to die4nothing &he hasn't killed C.

What element do you find in the Hecuba speech that is characteristic of a soliloquy?

an internal conflict is revealed

What is Polonius' plan for testing Hamlet's madness?

have Hamlet meet w/Ophelia while he eavesdrops on the convo

How does the king die?

is run through w/Hamlet's sword

What plan do the King and Laertes discuss to kill Hamlet?

plan 2 set up a dual& L. will kill him or poison his drink

What are Hamlet's main points in the "to be or not to be" speech?

?s whether a miserable life is better than unknown of death

Hrothgar's farewell speech to Beowulf foreshadows

Beowulf's ascension to the throne of Geatland

is killed by the poison on his opponent's sword

How does Polonius die?

Ham. stabs the curtain P. was hiding behind (thinks it is C)

Beowulf's thanes cannot harm Grendel w/their swords b/c...

Grendel has cast a spell on the cutting edge of all weapons

What do the king and Polonius decide about Hamlet's condition after eavesdropping?

he is not love sick-& it is something else troubles his soul

Hamlet is upset for 2 reasons. What are they?

his dad died & his uncle has married his mom

Hamlet swears to Horatio 2 things. What are they?

don't tell any1 about the ghost&go along w/Ham's crazy act

What would be one reason why a tragedy is an effective means for telling Hamlet's story?

serious tone allows the author 2 build sympathy 4 the char.

What would Hamlet have his mother do?

he wants her to stop sleeping w/the king

How does Laertes die?

is killed by the poison on his own sword

What does Hamlet do to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

he replaced the letters calling4 their deaths instead of his

What does the king say to calm Laertes down after he and Hamlet are separated at the graveyard?

tells him not to worry that soon he will get his revenge

Why have Rosencrantz and Guildenstern come to the castle?

to see what is wrong w/Hamlet & report back to the king

At the end of the Hecuba speech Hamlet forms a plan-what does he hope the effect will be?

He will know his course of action

1 common theme in tragedies is "ends met violently"-In what way does Shakespeare express this?

Hamlet's uncle murders Hamlet's father

Which one of the following does NOT occur during Beowulf's conflict w/Grendel's mother?

His armor offers no protection against her claws

Which one of the following does NOT occur in the conflict with the dragon?

Beowulf pierces the dragon's brain with his sword

What universal theme in the play applies to mankind throughout the ages.

Seeking revenge can be emotionally traumatic/fraught w/peril

Why doesn't Hamlet kill the king when the King is kneeling?

he wants the King to die w/o the chance of last confession

What does Hamlet say he will have the actors play before his uncle?

a scene like his father's murder

What element do you find in the Hecuba scene that is characteristic of a tragedy?

A worthwhile character is faced w/a serious dilemma

What was the King's reaction to the play and what does Hamlet and Horatio think it means?

king gets up, yells 4 lights-the ghost must've been right

What did the ghost tell Hamlet?

He said that he (King Hamlet) was murdered by Claudius

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1
The Globe theater was shaped like what?
circle
square
triangle
rectangle
2
What prompts Hamlet to say: my thoughts be bloody or nothing worth!
he feels guilty for killing Polonius
he feels he has been thinking too much about death
he decides to offer R&G more $ to kill the king
the soldiers are willing to die4nothing &he hasn't killed C.
3
"...insure domestic tranquility." What does tranquility mean in this sentence?
rights
peace/calm
independence
freedom
4
What element do you find in the Hecuba speech that is characteristic of a soliloquy?
a main character reveals a secret to another character
a future plan is revealed
an internal conflict is revealed
revenge is planned
5
Theme revealed inthe Hecuba scene expresses an idea about human nature that still applies today
loss causing madness
the power of conscience
good conquering evil
the power of persuasion
6
What action does Hamlet say he is "prompted to" in his speech?
staging a play
killing his mother
avenging his father's murder
committing suicide
7
What is Polonius' plan for testing Hamlet's madness?
he wants a Priest to perform an exorcism
have Hamlet meet w/Ophelia while he eavesdrops on the convo
have famous doctors come and observe Hamlet
stage a duel and see if Hamlet is mentally able to fight
8
How does the king die?
is run through w/Hamlet's sword
is killed by the poison on his own sword
drinks a poisoned beverage
is killed by the poison on his opponent's sword
9
What plan do the King and Laertes discuss to kill Hamlet?
they will put him on a ship and sink it
they will force Horatio to do it
plan 2 set up a dual& L. will kill him or poison his drink
They will go see him disguised as beggars & beat him 2 death
10
How does the queen die?
is killed by the poison on his own sword
is run through w/Hamlet's sword
drinks a poisoned beverage
is killed by the poison on his opponent's sword
11
What are Hamlet's main points in the "to be or not to be" speech?
he ?s whether a miserable life is worth the pain it causes
?s whether a miserable life is better than unknown of death
?s whether peace of mind is better than wealth
?s traditions regarding the throne-thinks he should rule
12
Hrothgar's farewell speech to Beowulf foreshadows
his own death
imminent war between the Geats and the Danes
the return of evil to Denmark
Beowulf's ascension to the throne of Geatland
13
How does Hamlet die?
is run through w/Hamlet's sword
is killed by the poison on his own sword
is killed by the poison on his opponent's sword
drinks a poisoned beverage
14
Who most likely wrote down Beowulf for the first time?
women
Shakespeare
a monk
the Vikings
15
Elizabethan plays were primarily:
verbal
visual
16
How does Polonius die?
Ham. stabs the curtain P. was hiding behind (thinks it is C)
Opheila pushes him off a tower
the king has him killed to get rid of potential enemies
he kills himself over guilt
17
In the Hecuba speech Hamlet mentions his father-What can we draw from these references?
Hamlet's father was murdered by the devil.
Hamlet resents his father.
Hamlet loved his father.
Hamlet's father was a king defeated in war.
18
After Beowulf kills Grendel's mother, all BUT which one of the following occurs?
the lake settles
light appears at the bottom of the lake
reptiles attack Beowulf
the blade of the giant's sword melts
19
Beowulf's thanes cannot harm Grendel w/their swords b/c...
Grendel is so quick no one can get near him
the left them in the ship
his hide is too tough
Grendel has cast a spell on the cutting edge of all weapons
20
The rusting of many of the items in the dragon's treasure is an example of
irony
personification
allusion
ambiguity
21
What do the king and Polonius decide about Hamlet's condition after eavesdropping?
he is not love sick-& it is something else troubles his soul
they decide it is his father's death
he's not sick at all-he is just spoiled
he is lovesick
22
At the end of the Hecuba speech Hamlet forms a plan. Where will the plan be executed?
on a ship
at the scene of his father's murder
at the performance of the play
at his father's funeral
23
Hamlet is upset for 2 reasons. What are they?
he wants to travel for a year, but is afraid to ask his mom
his mom is ignoring him and his fiancee broke up with him
his dad is dead & his uncle has declared war on Fortinbras
his dad died & his uncle has married his mom
24
In the event of his defeat by Grendel's mom Beowulf asks Hrothgar to do all of the followingBUT
return Unferth's sword to him
send his treasures to Hygelac
take care of his warriors
bury him in a barrow
25
Hamlet swears to Horatio 2 things. What are they?
don't tell any1 about the ghost&go along w/Ham's crazy act
defend Hamlet in battle and kill Claudius for him
promise to attend Mass and marry Ophelia if Hamlet dies
promise to protect his mom and defend Denmark against Norway
26
What would be one reason why a tragedy is an effective means for telling Hamlet's story?
serious tone allows the author 2 build sympathy 4 the char.
the verbal exchange makes characters seem more real
The use of imaginary characters is most effective in tragedy
The form allows for a more effective denouncement/ending
27
What would Hamlet have his mother do?
he wants her to go to England
he wants her to have her marriage annulled
he wants her to poison the king at dinner
he wants her to stop sleeping w/the king
28
During the time the play was written what was a common trend in society which explains H's plan
expressing personal emotions
a love for the theater
people seeking revenge
the love and respect of a king
29
How does Laertes die?
drinks a poisoned beverage
is killed by the poison on his own sword
is run through w/Hamlet's sword
is killed by the poison on his opponent's sword
30
The play opens on a dark foggy eerie night w/an appearance of a ghost. This is an example of:
idiom
oxymoron
flashback
mood
31
What does Hamlet do to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
he offers them money and reminds them of their friendship
he pays thugs to beat them & leave them for dead
he arranged for them to be kidnapped and taken to Poland
he replaced the letters calling4 their deaths instead of his
32
Using "hell-bride" in place of the name of Grendel's mother is an example of...
a simile
an allusion
a kenning
personification
33
What does the king say to calm Laertes down after he and Hamlet are separated at the graveyard?
says he will have the Priest say a special prayer 4 Ophelia
he offers him land and money
he said that he will exile Hamlet from Denmark
tells him not to worry that soon he will get his revenge
34
Why have Rosencrantz and Guildenstern come to the castle?
they are master soldiers and need to prepare the troops
to help the queen redecorate
to see what is wrong w/Hamlet & report back to the king
to tutor Hamlet so he can go to the University in Paris
35
At the end of the Hecuba speech Hamlet forms a plan-what does he hope the effect will be?
He will be able to forgive his mother
He will know whether he is going insane
He will know his course of action
He will marry Ophelia
36
1 common theme in tragedies is "ends met violently"-In what way does Shakespeare express this?
Hamlet plans to stage a murder in the play
Hamlet seeks revenge on his uncle
Hamlet's father commits suicide
Hamlet's uncle murders Hamlet's father
37
Which one of the following does NOT occur during Beowulf's conflict w/Grendel's mother?
Hrunting proves ineffective
his armor protects his body
his helmet protects him from the force of the water current
His armor offers no protection against her claws
38
Grendel's mother does all BUT which one of the following when she comes to Heorot?
overpowers Beowulf
abducts Aeschere
retrieves Grendel's hand
panics when she is discovered
39
"He'd...cleave the general ear w/horrid speech" What does Hamlet compare the speaker's ability?
an ear
an ocean
tears
a knife
40
Which one of the following does NOT occur in the conflict with the dragon?
Beowulf strikes the fatal blow with his knife
Beowulf pierces the dragon's brain with his sword
Wiglaf sinks his sword into the dragon's belly
Beowulf's sword snaps as he strikes the dragon's skull
41
What universal theme in the play applies to mankind throughout the ages.
Decisions must be acted upon regardless of consequences.
Seeking revenge can be emotionally traumatic/fraught w/peril
Society expects us to seek solace in the advice of others
We are lost if we fail to exact revenge
42
Why doesn't Hamlet kill the king when the King is kneeling?
He thinks he hears a noise in the hallway & is afraid
Hamlet wants his mother to be there to witness it.
he wants the King to die w/o the chance of last confession
Hamlet loses heart&feels his Dad wouldn't want him to kill
43
What does Hamlet say he will have the actors play before his uncle?
a play about the devil
a comedy that will please him
a play about Hecuba
a scene like his father's murder
44
In the "Hecuba speech" Hamlet uses the term villain 3 times. To whom does it refer?
Hamlet's mother and uncle
Hamlet's uncle and the devil
Hamlet's uncle and himself
the player and Hecuba
45
Throughout Beowulf, the Anglo Saxon background of paganism is revealed...
through the reference's to Cain's clan
in the engravings on the hilt of the giant's sword
in the references to fate
by the allusions to Beowulf's ancestry
46
The play within a play scene is an example of what?
idiom
dramatic irony
foreshadowing
foil
47
What element do you find in the Hecuba scene that is characteristic of a tragedy?
The ending constitutes a new beginning/happy time
A worthwhile character is faced w/a serious dilemma
The excerpt includes a clear use of irony
The authors arrangements of incidents shape the action
48
What was the King's reaction to the play and what does Hamlet and Horatio think it means?
king said nothing-decide they're on the right track
king doesn't react-he must be innocent
king gets up, yells 4 lights-the ghost must've been right
king laughs-they feel he didn't get the point
49
Grendel can't approach Hrothgar's throne because...
he is the Lord's outcast
he cannot find it
Hrothgar has placed a curse on it
too many warriors surround it
50
What did the ghost tell Hamlet?
He told Hamlet that he wasn't really the son of King Hamlet
he tells him that Fortinbras isthe rightful ruler of Denmark
He said that he (King Hamlet) was murdered by Claudius
he says Hamlet needs to take his mother and flee to Sweden

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