Hamlet ACT 2 Study Guide

 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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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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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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Who did the King and Queen send to spy on Hamlet?

• Voltemand and Cornelius.
• Polonius and Laertes.
• Claudius and Gertrude.
• Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. 

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Gertrude tells Claudius she thinks Hamlet's changed behaviour is because:

• Hamlet suspects them of murdering his father.
• His unrequited love of Ophelia.
• of his father's death and their hasty marriage
• His desire to return to Wittenberg.

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What is Hamlet's plan at the end of Act II? 

• To go back to college
• To kill Claudius
• To figure out who is spying on him
• To create a play that matches his father's murder

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What are Hamlet's intentions regarding the play?                                

• Observe Claudius
• Impress Ophelia
• Upset Gertrude
• Annoy Polonius

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With Hamlet's added content to the play, what is Hamlet hoping will happen?

• Ophelia will start crying and prove her love to Hamlet
• Gertrude will wake up from her nap
• Claudius will act visibly uncomfortable and prove he's guilty

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What does Hamlet call Polonius? 

• Useless whore.
• Weak.
• Seller of fish. 
• A female dog.

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When Claudius asks how they can find out the truth, Polonius suggests they:

• .send Ophelia to talk to him while they listen and watch. 
• send Ophelia to question him and report back.

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