Why is Ophelia so upset in Scene 1?

Hamlet has visited her & seemed out of his mind.

Gertrude refused to hire her as a lady's maid.

How do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern know Hamlet?

They were schoolmates in childhood.

They served in the military together.

Then went to college in Wittenberg together.

What does Claudius want Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do?

to discover the cause of Hamlet's odd behavior

to retrieve Laertes from France

to find out if Ophelia plans to marry Hamlet

What does Hamlet call Polonius when he first sees him in Scene 2, and what does it mean?

a fishmonger - Polonius is "fishing" for info & is using his daughter to bait Hamlet

a farmer - Polonius is shoveling "manure" while talking to Hamlet

a king - Polonius is wiser than the king & will help Hamlet

a great man - Hamlet wants to continue dating Ophelia

What does Hamlet call a "prison" in scene 2? Why does he say this?

Denmark - his uncle holds his mother & the country hostage with his lies

Polonius' house - he can't get what he wants there

Ophelia's heart - she won't speak to him

school - he hates taking quizzes

What is the purpose of the play, The Murder of Ganzago , to be staged by the traveling actors?

to prove or disprove the claims of the ghost

to give Hamlet something to distract himself

to distract Prince Fortinbras from his attack

to ease the somber mood at Elsinore

How does Hamlet plan to confirm his uncle's guilt?

He'll observe his uncle's reaction to the murder scene.

He has an eye witness who saw Claudius murder the king.

He'll convince Claudius to confess to the court.

How are Hamlet and Fortinbras alike?

They both have fathers that they wish to avenge.

They both are in love with Ophelia.

They both hate Claudius for marrying Gertrude.

What group of people arrives in Act II, Scene II?

a group of disgraced court jesters

What does Claudius do that makes Hamlet hesitate in killing him, at first?

treats Hamlet with great respect

In which scene of Act 3 does the climax of the play occur? (Think about the highest action, what the story has been leading to since Hamlet was told the truth.)

Scene 2 – the viewing of the play

Scene 1 – before the play begins

Scene 4 – Hamlet talks with his mother

When Claudius shouts for "lights!" before the play is over, Hamlet is convinced

That Claudius is guilty of his father's murder

That he will never be able to determine Claudius' guilt

That the ghost was lying to the trick him

___________ is Hamlet's tone when he speaks to Ophelia.

He's angry & tells her to become a nun & not have children.

He crazy in love with her and asks her to marry him.

He respectfully asks her to come with him after the play.

When Gertrude meets with Hamlet, what does she promise to keep secret from Claudius?

That Hamlet is only pretending to be crazy to seek revenge on Claudius

That she knows Claudius killed King Hamlet

That Hamlet is going back to school

Why does Gertrude cry out when Hamlet storms into her room?

She sees the Ghost of King Hamlet

Hamlet is overcome with guilt when he realizes he has murdered Polonius.

false - he calls Polonius a "foolish, prating knave" who deserved death

false - he only says he's sorry when he sees the ghost

false - he sees how upset his mother is and only thinks about comforting her

What does Hamlet mean by "To be or not to be, that is the question"?

Should I even exist? Should I end my life?

Should I really kill King Claudius? Does he deserve to live?

Was my father murdered? Should I trust a ghost?

What will come of my revenge? Should I continue with my plan?

Act 3 Scene 3: What is King Claudius trying to figure out?

if he should confess that he murdered his brother

what Hamlet is going to do next

Act 3 Scene 4: Why does Polonius hide behind the arras (curtains)?

to eavesdrop on the conversation between Hamlet and the Queen

to scare Hamlet while he talks to the Queen

because Polonius is scared of Hamlet

Act 3 Scene 4: Why does the ghost return?

to remind Hamlet to avenge his murder

Act 3 Scene 4: How does the Queen react to the ghost appearing?

she cannot see or hear the ghost

she is heartbroken about the ghost of her dead husband

Hamlet Act 2 and 3

Authored by Gladys Rodriguez

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This quiz comprehensively covers Acts 2 and 3 of Shakespeare's *Hamlet*, targeting 12th-grade students who are developing advanced literary analysis skills. The questions assess students' understanding of complex plot developments, character motivations, and thematic elements central to the tragedy. Students must demonstrate mastery of key dramatic moments including Polonius's surveillance schemes, Hamlet's feigned madness, the play-within-a-play device, and the climactic confrontation between Hamlet and his mother. The quiz requires students to analyze character psychology, identify literary devices such as soliloquy and foreshadowing, and understand the political and familial tensions that drive the narrative forward. Students need strong reading comprehension skills to track multiple subplots, the ability to interpret Shakespearean language and imagery, and critical thinking skills to understand the moral complexities of revenge, madness, and duty that define Hamlet's character arc. Created by Gladys Rodriguez, an English teacher in the United States who teaches grade 12. This quiz serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge student comprehension after reading these pivotal acts, as a review activity before summative assessments, or as structured homework to reinforce key plot points and literary concepts. Teachers can use this quiz as a warm-up activity to begin class discussions about Hamlet's psychological state, the theme of appearance versus reality, or the escalating tension between Hamlet and Claudius. The variety of question types, from plot recall to literary analysis, makes it suitable for differentiated instruction and helps students prepare for AP Literature examinations. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4, emphasizing textual evidence, character development analysis, and interpretation of figurative language in complex literary works.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In Scene 1, Polonius instructs Reynaldo to

determine Laertes's behavior indirectly

supervise Laertes to keep him out of trouble.

spread damaging rumors about Laertes.

help Laertes make friends and learn the language.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hamlet visits Ophelia “with his doublet all unbraced, / No hat upon his head” to

ask her how she feels about him.

declare his love for her.

convince her of his madness.

tell her about the ghost of his father.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Polonius believes that the “very cause of Hamlet's lunacy” is his

father's death.

mother's overhasty marriage.

rejection by Ophelia

obsession with revenge.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Hamlet ask the player to recite the tale of Priam's slaughter?

It has a theme of revenge

It is familiar to him.

He knows it is popular with audiences.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hamlet's soliloquy in Scene 2 expresses

frustration with his weak and indecisive nature.

anticipation of how he will feel if his plan works.

satisfaction with the plan he has made.

anxiety over the action he must take.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A major reason for Hamlet's dilemma is that he

likes Claudius.

knows his mother would be sad to learn the truth

is uncertain of the Ghost's authenticity.

does not want to become king himself.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Polonius send his servant, Reynaldo, to France?

to spy on & spread rumors about his son, Laertes

to spy on Ophelia

to find out what is wrong with Hamlet

to beg a favor from King Claudius

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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