Hamlet Unit Test

What does Polonius demand of Ophelia?

• That she spy on Hamlet
• That she blackmail Hamlet
• That she break up with Hamlet
• That she marry Hamlet

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What does the ghost tell Hamlet to do about his mother?

• Ignore her
• Allow her to be happy with Claudius
• Leave her alone -- the afterlife will judge her in the end
• Tell her she needs to leave Claudius

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What is Hamlet's purpose for presenting the play?

• To gauge Claudius' reaction to a situation similar to the murder of his brother
• To take his mind off of his troubles of life
• To draw Claudius closer into the fold of his influence so his revenge can be more swift
• To further prove to everyone the degree of his insanity

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Who does Hamlet believe may be trying to trick him into murdering Claudius?

• God
• Jesus
• The Devil
• Fortinbras

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What plan does Claudius and Polonius make regarding Hamlet and his strange behavior?

• To deport him as soon as possible
• To murder him as soon as possible
• To observe him secretly as he talks to Ophelia
• To do nothing and allow him to continue to mourn his father's death

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Who does Hamlet ask to spy on Claudius during the performance by the players?

• Horatio
• Rosencrantz
• Guildenstern
• Ophelia

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When Claudius asks Hamlet what the name of the play is, what does Hamlet say?

• "The Rat Trap"

• "The Mouse Trap"

• "The Murder of Konzago"

• "The Murder of Gonzaga"

Why does the Ghost visit Hamlet at the end of Act III?

• To ask him to kill Gertrude
• To ask him to forgive Claudius
• To remind him to kill Claudius
• To remind him to look at the will

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What causes the Queen to cry out when speaking to Hamlet?

• She is afraid of Claudius
• She is afraid of Polonius
• She is afraid of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
• She is afraid of Hamlet

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Where does Claudius send Hamlet to following the murder of Polonius?

• England
• Scotland
• Ireland
• Wales

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