Hamlet Act V - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The "To be or not to be" soliloquy contains Hamlet's thoughts on...

the spiritual side of death

the physical side of death

weariness and loneliness

the albatross

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Hamlet's "Alas, poor Yorick" speech contains his thoughts on...

the spiritual side of death

the physical side of death

weariness and loneliness

the creature

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In Act V, scene I, Hamlet's concept of death proceeds from...

spiritual to physical

physical to spiritual

intimate to anonymous

anonymous to intimate

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Hamlet and Laertes jumping into Ophelia's grave is an example of....

hyperbole

metaphor

foreshadowing

imagery

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The gravedigger and Hamlet view the sociological implications of death differently. Hamlet feels that...

death is the great equalizer.

nobles maintain their status even after death.

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The gravedigger and Hamlet view the sociological implications of death differently. The gravedigger feels that...

death is the great equalizer.

nobles maintain their status even after death.

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does Horatio learn about the real purpose for the trip to England?

He learns that it was a plot to kill Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.

He learns that it was a plot to kill Hamlet.

He learns that it was a plot set in motion by Osric.

He learns that it was a plot to capture pirates.

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which line proves that Hamlet has always thought of himself as the king?

"So much for this, sir."

"The cat will mew, and dog will have his day."

"Swounds, show me what thou'lt do."

"This is I, Hamlet the Dane."

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How does Shakespeare establish that Hamlet is indeed a noble gentleman?

Hamlet expresses sincere regret that he fought with Laertes.

He expresses sincere regret for having rebuked his mother.

He expresses sincere regret for not having blessed his mother's marriage.

He expresses sincere regret for agreeing to the fencing match.

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the point of the "We defy augury" speech?

Hamlet realizes that he will soon die, and it is all a plot by Claudius.

Hamlet realizes that death is inevitable, and living well and dying nobly are important.

Hamlet realizes that Laertes will soon die.

Hamlet realizes that he will soon have his revenge.

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How does Hamlet die?

He drinks poison.

He is cut with a poisoned sword.

He is killed by a falling chandelier.

He drinks poison and is cut with a poisoned sword.

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How does Gertrude die?

She drinks poison.

She is stabbed with a dagger.

She is cut with a poisoned sword.

A chandelier falls on her.

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How does Claudius die?

He is stabbed and drinks poison.

He is stabbed.

He drinks poison.

He takes his own life.

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How does Laertes die?

He is stabbed with a dagger.

He drinks poison.

He is cut with a poisoned sword.

He falls from a balcony.

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern die?

They commit treason.

They take their own lives.

Pirates attack.

Chandeliers fall on them.

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does Osric tell Hamlet?

That he is invited to a curling match.

That he is invited to a fencing match.

That he is invited to a jousting match.

That he is invited to a pie-eating contest.

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who becomes King of Denmark?

Osric

Horatio

Fortinbras

Voltimand

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Fortinbras orders, "Bear Hamlet like a ____ to the stage."

prince

king

general

soldier

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who lives to tell Hamlet's story?

Ophelia

Gertrude

Osric

Horatio

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How does Horatio die?

He drinks poison.

He is cut with a poisoned sword.

A chandelier falls on him.

He doesn't die.

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Christ figures display one or more of the following: performance of miracles, manifestation of divine qualities, healing others, displaying kindness and forgiveness, fighting for justice, being guided by the spirit of the character's father, and the character's own death and resurrection. They often sacrifice themselves for the greater good. Who is a Christ figure?

Horatio

Fortinbras

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

Hamlet

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How many people die throughout the play including Old Hamlet?

6

7

8

9

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"I am justly killed with my own treachery."

Hamlet

Ohpelia

Laertes

Gertrude

24.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"Gertrude, do not drink."

Hamlet

Laertes

Claudius

Horatio

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"Stay, give me drink.—Hamlet, this pearl is thine. Here’s to thy health."

Claudius

Gertrude

Ophelia

Horatio

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"Alas, poor Yorick, I knew him Horatio: a fellow of infinite jest."

Hamlet

Laertes

Gertrude

Ophelia

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