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A review of acts and vocabulary. Get your #Hamlet on!
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1
What does Hamlet say will show Horatio's true friendship to him?
drinking the poison to join Hamlet in death
killing those courtiers who helped Claudius
becoming king of Denmark and ruling justly
living so that he can bear witness to what happened
2
What does the king say is the reason he cannot take immediate action to punish Hamlet?
his inability to find Hamlet and the body of Polonius
his affection for Hamlet
fear of the queen's reaction
the fact that Hamlet is beloved by the Danish people
3
What is Hamlet's intention in confronting his mother and speaking "daggers" to her?
to let her know how much his father is suffering in death
to make her agree to leave Claudius
to force her to admit her treachery
to convince her that he is not mad
4
The classical allusions to Hyperion, Niobe, and Hercules in Hamlet's soliloquy develop him as a
courtier
artist
scholar
poet
5
With the figure of speech "our whole kingdom / To be contracted in one brow of woe", Claudius
draws attention to the tragedy of the late king's death
presents the kingdom as united under his leadership
highlights the queen's status as a widow
undercuts Hamlet's grief for his father's passing
6
The poetic justice in the last scene of the play is that
Horatio must witness Hamlet's death
the king ends up killing the person he loves most
Laertes tells Hamlet the truth about the plot to kill him
Hamlet is ab let o hold his own in the duel against Laertes
7
What can be inferred from the queen's desire to avoid speaking with Ophelia?
she feels guilt over the death of Polonius
She is unable to cope with Ophelia's madness as well as H.
she can make no decisions without Claudius
she is afraid Ophelia will ask where her father's body is
8
Hamlet's allusion to Alexander the Great in the graveyard scene develops the idea that
death is the great leveling force in life
Alexander the Great is one buried in this cemetery
the deeds a person does live on after he or she has died
those treated with respect in life are treated same in death
9
The plan that Claudius devises with Laretes is influenced by Claudius' concern that
Fortinbras will attack too soon
Ophelia's death will upset Laertes
Hamlet's death appear accidental
Hamlet have a sporting chance of defeating Laertes
10
When Hamlet says that Fortinbras has his "dying voice," he means that
last memory F. will have of Hamlet is the sound of his voice
F. will need to carry out instructions left with Horatio
the arrival of F. has hastened Hamlet's death
Fortinbras has his endorsement to be ruler
11
Who is the wise fool?
Guildenstern
Horatio
Rosencrantz
Laertes
12
Which is not a characteristic of a tragic hero?
He dies at the end
He loves a damsel in distress
He has a flaw
He makes a series of bad choices
13
Which statement from Claudius' soliloquy expresses the main idea?
"And oft 'tis seen the wicked prize itself buys out the law"
"It hath the primal eldest curse upon it a brother's murder"
"O, my offense of rank, it smells to heaven"
"Pray can I not, though inclination be sharp as will"
14
What is the dramatic irony of Hamlet's wanting to court the favor of Laertes?
the audience knows that Laertes is planning to kill Hamlet
the audience can anticipate that Hamlet will kill Laertes
Hamlet sorrier for upsetting Laertes than former friends
Hamlet seems to have forgotten that he killed Laertes
15
Hamlet says the he would "drink up eisel, eat a crocodile" to show love for O. What is this?
irony
personification
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
16
Which quotation best reveals Hamlet's attitude toward possible death as he prepares for duel?
"I am constant to my purposes."
"Since no man of aught he leaves knows, what is 't..."
"I will win for him, an I can."
"It is but foolery...as would perhaps trouble a woman."
17
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are prompted to do the king's bidding by their
hope of advancement and reward
loyalty to the king
fear for Hamlet's health
desire to leave Denmark
18
Who is the tragic hero?
Gertrude
Prince Hamlet
King Hamlet
Claudius
19
Which quotation reveals the true reason the king wishes to get Hamlet out of the way?
"what he space, though it lacked form a little...madness"
"he shall with speed to England/For the demand..."
"Haply the seas...shall expel this...matter"
"There's something in his soul...will be some danger"
20
After Hamlet kills Polonius, the queen immediately tells Clausius. This shows that she
know that Hamlet will need help burying the body
maintains her greater allegiance to Claudius
no longer trusts Claudius after what Hamlet has told her
is anxious that Hamlet might harm himself next
21
The Ghost appears in Scene 4 to
make Hamlet appear even more insane in his mother's eyes
warn Hamlet that Claudius is going to try to kill him
symbolize Hamlet's guilt over the killing of Polonius
mitigate Hamlet's cruel treatment of his mother
22
What is the irony of Claudius' comment "My words fly up, my thoughts remain below"?
The stress of Claudius' situation prevents him from tasks
Hamlet spared him because he thought Claudius was praying
He knew he couldn't pray before he tried
Hamlet is not able to pray either
23
Which sentence best explains the sequence of events in Scene 4?
Hamlet tries to kill his mom and Polonius dies defending her
Hamlet kills the king first and then Polonius
Hamlet confronts his mother then kills Polonius
Hamlet finds Polonius behind the curtain and kills him
24
A major difference between Laertes and Hamlet is that Laertes
finds solace for his grief in action
loved his father more than Hamlet loved his
knows exactly whom to blame for his father's murder
has more military experience
25
In Hamlet's apology to L., what does he blame for the wrong he did to Laertes?
his grief
his madness
his love
his anger
26
Hamlet compares Claudius to a satyr to emphasize his uncle's
ugliness
fierceness
strength
lustfulness
27
Who dies of drowning?
Rosencrantz
Guildenstern
Gertrude
Ophelia
28
"With mirth in funeral and with dirge in marriage," Claudius
expresses a negative view of his marriage to Gertrude
hints that his marriage and kingship are a mixed blessing
contrasts life and death
celebrates the late king's passing
29
How does hearing about Fortinbras' expedition affect Hamlet?
He see how foolish it is to "find quarrel in a straw"
He resolves to follow F.'s example and pursue vengence
He decide that he would like to join F.
He worries that F. will attach Denmark
30
Claudius' opening speech primarily reveals him to be a
devoted husband
cunning conspirator
skillful politician
fierce warrior
31
In calling Rosencrantz a "sponge," Hamlet is
showing his jealousy that Claudius trusts Rosencrantz
referring to how Ros. squeezed out all traces of friendship
revealing his knowledge that R. is in the king's power
trying to anger Rosencrantz in hopes he leaves Denmark
32
After Polonius' death, Claudius says, "It had been so with us, had we been there" revealing
he thinks he could have prevented it if he was there
his first thought is that it might have happened to him
he is already considering how to minimize damage to his rep
he feels overcome with grief about Polonius
33
Why does Hamlet say the deaths of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern "are not near my conscience"?
he will soon have greater deeds on his conscience
he feels they deserve their fates
he cannot be sure that his orders will be carried out
he takes no responsibility for what happens to them
34
Hamlet's comparison of the world to an "unweeded garden" contributes to the play's mood of
chaos
menace
decay
ripeness
35
Shakespeare most likely chose to have the gravedigger use prose to
show that he is mad like Hamlet
reflect the natural rhythms of an ordinary conversation
communicate clearly the most important action in the play
suggest that his words are unimportant
36
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
katharsis
playwright
corheography
elegence
37
After Ophelia departs, Claudius laments the tragedies. This is ironic because...
he genuinely seems to feel sorry for Ophelia
his act of killing the king, his brother, started everything
he feels sorry he did not give Polonius a better burial
his major worry is what Laertes will do
38
"O, that this too, too sullied flesh would melt,?Thaw, and resolve itself into dew" shows Ham's
desire to die
disgust with himself
physical pain
fear of the future
39
Who is the antagonist?
King Hamlet
Claudius
Polonius
Prince Hamlet
40
What is revealed by Hamlet's request of Horatio that he "observe my uncle" during the play?
Hamlet has made up his mind to act
Horatio is already convinced of the king's guilt
Hamlet is cautious about assigning blame wrongly
Horatio feats the king may flee Denmark
41
Hamlet questions Ophelia's honesty when he encounters her because
he can no longer tell lies from truth
he is disillusioned with his mother
he knows her purpose in talking to him
she has lied to him before
42
Which sentence uses an indirect quotation appropriately?
The English revenge tragedy had roots in tragedy of blood.
The English revenge tragedy had "roots in blood".
The English revenge tragedy had "roots in blood."
The English revenge tragedy had 'roots in blood.'
43
"the fruitful river in the eye" is an example of
an understatement
metaphor
paradox
hyperbole
44
"How is it that the clouds still hang on you?" is an example of
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
simile
45
What does Claudius mean by "For like the hectic in my blood he rages / And thou must cure me."
Claudius feels guilt so he needs to send Hamlet away
C. is afraid he is going mad too
H's madness is out of control and he needs to be sent away
King of England must bring C. back to health by killing H.
