Hamlet End of Unit Test

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What does the ghost instruct Hamlet regarding Gertrude?

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The ghost instructs Hamlet not to harm Gertrude.

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What does Polonius believe is the cause of Hamlet’s madness?

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Polonius believes Hamlet is desperately in love with Ophelia.

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How does Claudius convince Laertes to kill Hamlet?

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Claudius tells Laertes that Hamlet is to blame for Polonius’ murder.

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Why does Laertes caution Ophelia against marrying Hamlet?

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Laertes believes that there is a natural order of man and Hamlet – as royalty – would never actually marry Ophelia.

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What societal injustice is illustrated by Ophelia's burial in the church graveyard?

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The burial illustrates that those of higher social classes were given special privileges.

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What is the significance of Hamlet's hesitation to kill Claudius?

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Hamlet's hesitation reflects his moral and philosophical dilemmas about revenge and justice.

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How does the theme of madness manifest in Hamlet?

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The theme of madness is explored through Hamlet's feigned insanity and Ophelia's genuine descent into madness.

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What role does the concept of revenge play in Hamlet?

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Revenge drives the plot and character motivations, particularly Hamlet's quest to avenge his father's murder.

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How does the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia evolve throughout the play?

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Their relationship deteriorates from love to tragedy, influenced by Hamlet's actions and Ophelia's struggles.

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What is the significance of the play-within-a-play in Hamlet?

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The play-within-a-play serves to reveal King Claudius's guilt and Hamlet's suspicions.