HAMLET, Act 5 Quiz
Authored by Kevin Chaisson
English
11th - 12th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of Act 5 of Shakespeare's *Hamlet*, focusing on the dramatic conclusion and its key literary elements. Designed for grades 11-12, the questions require students to demonstrate detailed knowledge of plot events, character motivations, and thematic analysis at an advanced level. Students must understand the complex sequence of events in the final act, including the graveyard scene, Ophelia's controversial burial, the fatal duel between Hamlet and Laertes, and the deaths of major characters. Beyond plot comprehension, students need to analyze literary devices such as foils, recognize the characteristics of a tragic hero, and understand how themes like truth versus deception reach resolution. The quiz demands higher-order thinking skills as students must interpret character relationships, evaluate the significance of Fortinbras's role, and analyze Shakespeare's treatment of gender roles throughout the play. Created by Kevin Chaisson, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 11 and 12. This assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a unit test following the completion of *Hamlet*, a comprehensive review tool before final exams, or a formative assessment to gauge student comprehension of the play's climactic scenes. Teachers can use this quiz to identify students who may need additional support with complex plot details or thematic analysis before moving to essay assignments or comparative literature studies. The varied question formats, from specific plot points to broader literary analysis, make this resource valuable for differentiated instruction and can be adapted for both individual assessment and collaborative review sessions. This quiz aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, which emphasize textual analysis, theme development, and character relationship complexities in advanced literary works.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens at the beginning of Act 5?
Gravediggers make fun of burying a suicide in holy ground.
Laertes & Hamlet fight & struggle at Ophelia's grave.
Hamlet picks up & contemplates the skull of Yorrick.
Gertrude scatters flowers & says, "Sweets to the sweet."
Tags
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.8.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens at Ophelia's funeral?
Laertes challenges Hamlet to a fencing duel over the grave.
Hamlet & Laertes fist fight in her grave.
The king & queen comfort Hamlet, overcome with grief.
Ophelia's ghost visits them & warns of impending doom.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.W.11-12.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
become heirs to Denmark's throne.
escort Hamlet back to Denmark & apologize to the king.
are killed by pirates before they return from England.
are beheaded by the English instead of Hamlet.
Tags
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Gertrude meet her death?
She tries to stop the fight between Hamlet & Laertes.
Claudius kills her, suspecting her of helping Hamlet.
She kills herself after Hamlet's death.
She drinks from the poisoned cup meant for Hamlet.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.W.11-12.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to Laertes in Act 5?
Hamlet stabs him with Laertes' own poisoned sword.
He runs away with Gertrude after Hamlet kills Claudius.
He drinks of the poisoned goblet.
He kills Hamlet and flees.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.W.11-12.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to Laertes in Act 5?
Hamlet stabs him with Laertes' own poisoned sword.
He runs away with Gertrude after Hamlet kills Claudius.
He drinks of the poisoned goblet.
He kills Hamlet and flees.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Laertes "confess" to Hamlet just before his death?
that he killed Ophelia
that he conspired with the King to murder Hamlet
that he never would have allowed Hamlet to marry Ophelia
that he helped Fortinbras murder Hamlet
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
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