Final Exam 12th Grade

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What is the cause of King Hamlet's death according to the citizens of Denmark?

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From a poisonous snake bite.

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What do the King and Queen ask Hamlet's friends to do?

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Cheer Hamlet up/Spy on him.

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What does the ghost instruct Hamlet to do regarding his mother?

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Don't harm her. 'Leave her to Heaven'.

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Who is the first character to die from poison in the play?

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Gertrude.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts.

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What is the significance of the ghost in Hamlet?

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The ghost represents unresolved issues and the call for revenge.

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What role does Ophelia play in Hamlet's life?

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Ophelia is Hamlet's love interest, whose relationship with him is complex and tragic.

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What is the theme of madness in Hamlet?

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The theme explores the fine line between sanity and insanity, particularly in Hamlet's behavior.

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What does the term 'usurp' mean in the context of Hamlet?

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To take a position of power illegally or by force, as Claudius usurps the throne.

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How does Hamlet's view of death evolve throughout the play?

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Hamlet grapples with the nature of death, contemplating its inevitability and the afterlife.