Hamlet Quotes Quiz
Authored by Thomas Haws
English
10th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on Shakespeare's *Hamlet* and tests students' knowledge of famous quotations from the play, specifically requiring them to identify which character spoke each line and cite the correct act and scene. The material is appropriate for grades 10-12, as it demands advanced literary analysis skills and familiarity with one of Shakespeare's most complex tragedies. Students need a thorough understanding of character development, thematic elements, and plot structure to successfully match these iconic lines to their speakers. The quiz requires students to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the text beyond surface-level reading, including recognition of key philosophical moments like Hamlet's "To be, or not to be" soliloquy, Polonius's wise counsel, and the play's exploration of appearance versus reality through various characters' perspectives. Created by Thomas Haws, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 10 and 12. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for evaluating students' close reading skills and their retention of significant textual details after completing their study of *Hamlet*. The quiz works effectively as a review activity before major assessments, a formative evaluation during the unit, or as homework to reinforce students' understanding of character voice and dramatic structure. Teachers can use this to gauge whether students have engaged deeply enough with the text to recognize not just famous quotes, but also understand which characters embody specific themes and philosophical positions throughout the play. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, which focus on analyzing how complex characters develop throughout a text and interact with other characters to advance plot and develop themes.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Who said “Listen to many, speak to a few.”?
Polonius Act 1 Scene 3
Hamlet Act 1 Scene 2
Gertrude Act 2 Scene 3
Horatio Act 3 Scene 2
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Who said “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.”?
Marcellus Act 5 Scene 1
Ophelia Act 4 Scene 4
Claudius Act 2 Scene 3
Horatio Act 1 Scene 4
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Who said “That one may smile and smile and be a villain.”?
Hamlet Act 1 Scene 5
Claudius Act 1 Scene 5
Gertrude Act 1 Scene 5
Laertes Act 5 Scene 1
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Who said “Brevity is the soul of wit.“?
Hamlet Act 1 Scene 4
Polonius Act 2 Scene 2
Claudius Act 2 Scene 2
King Hamlet's Ghost Act 1 Scene 3
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Who Said “Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t.”
Gertrude Act 3 Scene 1
Hamlet Act 1 scene 2
Polonius Act 2 Scene 2
Claudius Act 2 Scene 1
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Who said “There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.”?
Hamlet Act 2 Scene 2
Polonius Act 3 Scene 2
Claudius Act 3 Scene 3
Gertrude Act 2 Scene 2
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Who said “To be, or not to be, that is the question.”?
Claudius Act 2 Scene 2
Polonius Act 3 Scene 2
Gertrude Act 3 Scene 1
Hamlet Act 3 Scene 1
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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