Which statement best describes why Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a complex character?

His actions and emotions are varied and unpredictable.

Which statement best describes why King Claudius is a complex character in Act III of Hamlet?

He expresses regret for his previous behaviors.

Which statement describes Hamlet's complexity here: "And am I then reveng’d, To take him in the purging of his soul?"

Hamlet wants to kill Claudius, but he wants to be sure he will suffer.

Which idea describes a "round" character (such as those in Hamlet)

The character experiences variety of emotions.

Which statement best describes an Elizabethan drama?

Actors portray emotions that reflect real-life experiences.

What line from Act III of Hamlet supports the conclusion that Claudius fears his own fate?

"My thoughts remain below. Words without thoughts never to heaven go."

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Hamlet (Part 5) - Assessment Practice

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Review of the "Characteristics of an Elizabethan Drama" lesson that accompanies Hamlet (Act III; Scenes ii-iii)

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1
To make the Bernardo a complex character, Shakespeare would need to make him
represent a single idea
have few emotions
change over time
have a simple personality
2
Which line suggests that Hamlet is conflicted?
"O good Horatio, I'll take the ghost's word for a thousands pounds!"
"...be all my sins remembered"
"Get thee to a nunnery."
"A whole one, l."
3
Allegorical characters that represent a single idea (like death, time, love, etc...) are considered flat characters.
False
True
4
Which statement best describes why Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a complex character?
His behavior represents the emotion of grief.
His actions and emotions are varied and unpredictable.
He imparts to the audience a moral lesson about forgiveness.
He expresses a singular desire for revenge.
5
Which statement best describes why King Claudius is a complex character in Act III of Hamlet?
He symbolizes England’s monarchy.
He reminds the audience of the need for prayer.
He is a human representation of greed.
He expresses regret for his previous behaviors.
6
Which statement describes Hamlet's complexity here: "And am I then reveng’d, To take him in the purging of his soul?"
Hamlet wants to avenge his father’s death, but he doubts Claudius’s guilt.
Hamlet realizes that he is incapable of violence.
Hamlet wants to kill Claudius, but he wants to be sure he will suffer.
Hamlet wants to commit murder, but he worries about his own fate.
7
Which idea describes a "round" character (such as those in Hamlet)
The character experiences variety of emotions.
The character represents a single idea or concept.
The character has simple, straightforward personality.
The character acts very predictably for that character type.
8
Which statement best describes an Elizabethan drama?
Actors portray emotions that reflect real-life experiences.
Miracle plays that tell the stories of Christian saints.
Flat characters represent single concepts such as "justice".
Plays include biblical characters in a present-day setting.
9
What line from Act III of Hamlet supports the conclusion that Claudius fears his own fate?
"Be soft as sinews of the new-born babe."
"Bow, stubborn knees; and heart with strings of steel"
"What if this cursed hand were thicker than itself with brother’s blood?"
"My thoughts remain below. Words without thoughts never to heaven go."
10
In Act III Scene iii, Hamlet has a chance to kill King Claudius but decides not to because he:
is praying for forgiveness
has his back to him
is sleeping
is too drunk
11
A primary function of medieval drama was to spread messages associated with Christianity.
False
True

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