In her encounters with her brother and her father, Ophelia comes across as:

sweet, innocent, and submissive

Laertes' warnings to Ophelia are most likely:

most likely true as to a prince's freedom to choose a wife

What does the ghost tell Hamlet concerning Gertrude?

Hamlet must take no action, leaving her to god and her guilt

How was Hamlet's father killed, and how is his murderer indirectly characterized?

Claudius poured poison in Hamlet's father's ear, making him deceptive

What is the purpose of a soliloquy in a Shakesperian play?

A soliloquy gives the audience insight into a character's thoughts

"The serpent that did sting thy father's life / Now wears his crown." This revelation causes Hamlet to:

set himself on a course of revenge

Why does Polonius want Ophelia to end her relationship with Hamlet?

Hamlet is too young and not ready to commit

What are the "trappings and suits of woe" that Hamlet references in Act I, Scene ii?

external representations of his feelings and emotions

Which of the following lines best illustrates the genuine nature of Hamlet's grief?

"But I have that within which passeth show,; These but the trapping and..."

In Act I, Scene i, what reason does Horatio give for the military backup?

Fortinbras is assembling an army to reclaim the lands his father lost

The one thing that outrages the ghost of Old Hamlet is:

that his life, crown, and queen was taken from him without repentance

When Marcellus says, "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark," the tone can best be described as:

ominous because the country is close to war and an apparition appears

How is Hamlet indirectly characterized by his "inky cloak" in his costume?

He is indirectly characterized as being melancholic

The ghost of King Hamlet returns to:

appeal to Hamlet, his son, to seek revenge on Claudius

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1
Hamlet's reference to Hyperion and Niobe in his first soliloquy are examples of:
hyperboles
alliterations
allusions
analogy
2
What method of escape does Hamlet contemplate?
ignoring his family
suicide
marrying
returning to university in Wittenberg
3
In her encounters with her brother and her father, Ophelia comes across as:
courageous, brave, and noble
rebellious, headstrong, and stubborn
sweet, innocent, and submissive
flighty, insincere, and silly
4
King Claudius plays upon the word "common," noting that it is "common" to:
to lose a father
to inherit the throne upon the death of a loved one
to mourn for a length of time for the loss of a father
to marry again shortly after the death of a husband
5
Laertes' warnings to Ophelia are most likely:
an accurate description of how Hamlet might treat her
given because he, not Ophelia, knows the real Hamlet
prompted by his jealousy of Hamlet
most likely true as to a prince's freedom to choose a wife
6
What does the ghost tell Hamlet concerning Gertrude?
She secretly helped murder the ghost and must be punished
His mother must face consequences as well, because she married Claudius
Hamlet must take no action, leaving her to god and her guilt
Hamlet should run to her at once and tell her what Claudius has done
7
How was Hamlet's father killed, and how is his murderer indirectly characterized?
King Hamlet died of a serpent bite, making the serpent unnatural and evil
Hamlet poisoned his own father so he could become king, making him jealous
Claudius poured poison in Hamlet's father's ear, making him deceptive
Gertrude stabbed King Hamlet to marry Claudius, making her adulterous
8
What is the purpose of a soliloquy in a Shakesperian play?
A soliloquy showcases the playwright's best use of language
A soliloquy identifies the themes of the play for the audience
A soliloquy is a vehicle for characterization of the protagonist
A soliloquy gives the audience insight into a character's thoughts
9
In contrast to Gertrude, Claudius, and the court, Hamlet is:
an open supporter of their enemy, Fortinbras; he relates to his cause
still wearing mourning clothes
contemptuous of everyone
sullen and unpleasant to everyone
10
"The serpent that did sting thy father's life / Now wears his crown." This revelation causes Hamlet to:
go insane and run to Ophelia's room without clothing
contemplate suicide
set himself on a course of revenge
fight with his mother
11
In the first few lines of the play, how does Bernardo identify himself?
his age
his allegiance
his religion
his name
12
Why does Polonius want Ophelia to end her relationship with Hamlet?
Polonius wants to have her for himself
Ophelia is really in love with someone else
Hamlet has other ladies he is courting
Hamlet is too young and not ready to commit
13
Through Hamlet, Shakespeare uses all literary devices when Hamlet says, "I am too much i' the sun" except which?
hyperbole
paradox
irony
pun
14
What are the "trappings and suits of woe" that Hamlet references in Act I, Scene ii?
the strict social restrictions that Hamlet lives under
external representations of his feelings and emotions
Hamlet's deep and profound depression
the horrible life experiences that have led to his depression
15
What character archetype does Horatio best exemplify, especially in his relationship with Hamlet?
faithful companion
fool
star-crossed lovers
old man/wise man/mentor
16
What is the main motif of Hamlet that is established in Act I?
ambition
jealousy
revenge
love
17
Which of the following lines best illustrates the genuine nature of Hamlet's grief?
"But I have that within which passeth show,; These but the trapping and..."
"A little more than kin and less than kind"
"Ay, madam, it is common"
"Not so, my lord; I am too much i' the sun"
18
In Act I, Scene i, what reason does Horatio give for the military backup?
Fortinbras is assembling an army to reclaim the lands his father lost
Claudius prepares to invade Norway, taking back the lands K. Hamlet lost
Hamlet is building an army to reclaim the kingship from Claudius
Claudius wants to go to war to stimulate Denmark's economy
19
The one thing that outrages the ghost of Old Hamlet is:
Hamlet's lack of willingness to seek revenge on his own
that his life, crown, and queen was taken from him without repentance
that he has been murdered, a "murder most foul and unnatural..."
that his wife betrayed him
20
"The time is out of joint; O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right!" This quote touches on what two themes?
jealousy and revenge
loyalty and madness
fatalism and revenge
madness and prejudice
21
The tone of the speech "O cursed spite, / That ever I was born to set it right!" is:
calm acceptance
bitter determination
frenzied fear
angry sarcasm
22
What is the mood that Shakespeare creates in the very beginning of Act I, when the ghost first appears?
tense and eerie
anxious and paranoid
depressing and quiet
joyful and content
23
When Marcellus says, "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark," the tone can best be described as:
Smelly because waste-management technology was not very advanced
ominous because the country is close to war and an apparition appears
ironic because he believes that Hamlet is not as crazy as he looks
fearful because he thinks Hamlet wants to seize the throne from the king
24
How is Hamlet indirectly characterized by his "inky cloak" in his costume?
He is indirectly characterized as being melancholic
He is indirectly characterized as being evil
He is indirectly characterized as being dangerous
He is indirectly characterized as being moral
25
The ghost of King Hamlet returns to:
warn Hamlet of a secret plot
ask for Hamlet's forgiveness
seek revenge on Claudius, his brother who is now king
appeal to Hamlet, his son, to seek revenge on Claudius
26
A story intended to be performed before an audience by actors on a stage is:
scene
tragedy
drama
monologue
27
The one piece of advice to Laertes that comes across as particularly insincere, based on his previous comments, is:
"Neither a borrower nor a lender be"
"Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice"
"Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy / But not expressed in fancy..."
"...to thine own self be true"
28
Apostrophe is a literary device in which something that is not alive is directly addressed by name. Which is an example?
"'tis an unweeded garden"
"Frailty, thy name is woman!"
"Why she, even she..."
"Fie on't! O Fie!"

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