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- 1. Multiple ChoiceClaudius feels some guilt about what he had done. At one point, he thinks to himself, “Oh, my crime is so rotten it stinks all the way to heaven. It has the mark of Cain on it, a brother’s murder.” This is an example of:foreshadowingallusiontragedysatire
- 2. Multiple ChoiceOphelia says to Laertes, “…my dear brother, don’t be like a bad priest who fails to practice what he preaches, showing me the steep and narrow way to heaven while you frolic on the primrose path of sin.” She is telling Laertes to:Follow his own adviceBecome a priestGo to heavenCommit sins
- 3. Multiple ChoiceOphelia is instructed by Polonius to spy on Hamlet. This illustrates that Ophelia has this character trait:dishonestyobediencesinceritykindness
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHamlet is angry and upset that his father has died and his mother has married Claudius. These emotions are examples of:internal conflictexternal conflictconfusionobsession
- 5. Multiple ChoiceRosencrantz and Guildenstern are:identical twinsmembers of Claudius's courtslimy selloutsactor's in Hamlet's play
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of clothes is the ghost of King Hamlet wearing?wedding clothesburial clothesa suit of armorjorts
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy doesn't Hamlet kill Claudius while he is praying?his mother would never forgive himhe doesn't want Claudius to die after being forgiven of his sinshe doesn't want Ophelia to be a witnessit would be super rude
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Hamlet, who is to blame for turning men into monsters?GodSatanwomenother men
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the ghost want Hamlet to do?avenge his deathmarry Opheliakill Gertrudeleave Denmark
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Polonius think Hamlet's problem is?lack of sleephanging with the wrong crowdtoo stupidhe's mad with love for Ophelia
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Hamlet debating when he gives his “To be, or not to be” soliloquy?marrying Opheliakilling Claudiuscommitting suicidetelling Gertrude about the ghost
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe “To be, or not to be” soliloquy is an example of:external conflictinternal conflict
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAn example of a dynamic character is:ClaudiusHamletPoloniusHoratio
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen Ophelia loses her mind, what does she hand out?kissesflowerssamples at Wal-Marther possessions
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Hamlet wear that Gertrude and Claudius dislike?a suit of armorthe color blackan army uniforma One Direction t-shirt
- 16. Multiple ChoiceYorick's skull is an example of:flashbackforeshadowingsymbolismtragedy
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe protagonist of the play is:ClaudiusGertrudeHamletOphelia
- 18. Multiple ChoiceClaudius is motivated to kill King Hamlet and marry Gertrude by:his hatred for King Hamlethis love for Gertrudea quest for powerhis desire to live in a castle
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA character speaking his/her thoughts aloud, when no other characters can hear, is called a:speechstanzasoliloquyflashback
- 20. Multiple ChoiceOne of the themes of Hamlet is:the mystery of deathrevengemadnessall of the above
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWomen in Hamlet are generally viewed as:manipulative and untrustworthyheroines and nurturersinspirational musessexual objects
- 22. Multiple ChoiceHamlet claims to be afflicted bymelancholyschizophreniadyslexiagout
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhy are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in Denmark?to find out why Hamlet is acting madto cheer up Hamletto bring Hamlet back to Englandto kill Hamlet
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Hamlet's tragic flaw?He doesn't understand loveHe can't make up his mindHe's arrogantHis feelings for Ophelia
- 25. Multiple ChoiceIn Act I, what do the guards see outside the castle at night?The ghost of King FortinbrasThe ghost of King ClaudiusThe ghost of King Hamlet
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Laertes warn Ophelia about her relationship with Hamlet?He believes Hamlet will never marry her.He believes Hamlet is cheating on her.He believes Hamlet loves another.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat do Laertes and Polonius warn Ophelia of in Act I?Hamlet may not have the best of intentions with her.Hamlet has another girlfriend.Claudius and Gertrude promised Norway Hamlet would marry someone from there.Hamlet has left
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the Queen believe to be the reason for Hamlet’s odd behavior?Her marriage and his father's deathClaudius moved in too soonOphelia denied his loveHoratio has been away at school
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWho suffers the first death of the play?GertrudeHamletPoloniusOphelia
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the play Hamlet requests of the players?The Murder of GonzagoMacbethJulius CeasarThe Mouse Trap
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Hamlet tell Claudius the play is called?The Murder of GonzagoMacbethJulius CeasarThe Mouse Trap
- 32. Multiple ChoiceHamlet is sent to England under what pretenses?He is collecting moneyIt is for his healthGertrude has a summer home thereHe is to marry the princess
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Claudius really sending Hamlet to England?He is to collect moneyHe is to dieHe is supposed to marry a princessHe is supposed to get well
- 34. Multiple ChoiceHamlet and Laertes are like characters, yet they are opposite in qualities. What term describes that?OppositeDramatic Foilsprotagonistsantagonists
- 35. Multiple ChoiceAfter Hamlet and Laertes fight in Ophelia’s grave. The queen makes an excuse for Hamlet’s behavior. What is it?He was a prisoner of piratesHe is insaneHe loved OpheliaHe has jet leg
- 36. Multiple ChoiceHoratio encourages Hamlet not to fight in the duel for what reason?He isn't a talented swordsmanHamlet has an odd feeling about itClaudius is know for his trickeryOphelia isn't burried
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThis is not a theme in Hamlet...revengeloyaltybetrayalwitchcraft
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