Hamlet Act I scene 3

Before leaving Elsinore castle for France to continue his studies, Laertes warns his sister Ophelia to be cautious & skeptical of her relationship with Prince Hamlet. What does NOT represent the meaning of

"He may not, as unvalued persons do, carve for himself, for on his choice depends the safety and the health of this whole state" (1.3.22-24).

• Hamlet's decisions are made FOR him NOT by him.

• Hamlet is not like other people; he's a PRINCE!

• Hamlet may not choose & enjoy a relationship like a commoner.

• Hamlet does not like Ophelia; he just pretends to enjoy her company.

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Generally, how does Laertes characterize Prince Hamlet to Ophelia?

• Hamlet is a public, not private, person.

• Hamlet is a terrible student.

• Hamlet is a scholar who excels at college.

• Hamlet just lost his father & made not be in his right mind.

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Polonius gives his son lots of advice before Laertes leaves for college. What does the following mean? "Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice" (1.3.73-74).

• Be helpful, but do not ask others for help.

• Be a good listener, but do not talk too much.

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Polonius gives his son lots of advice before Laertes leaves for college. What does the following mean?

"Neither a borrower nor a lender be, for loan oft loses both itself and friend" (1.3.81.82).

• Do not borrow or loan money to others because it may ruin relationships.

• Do not work in the banking industry because it will make you a public target for resentment.

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Polonius questions Ophelia's relationship with Prince Hamlet wanting to know the details, and ultimately tells her

"Be something scanter of your maiden presence," meaning what?

• Ophelia, keep a low profile and do not interact with Hamlet.

• Ophelia, do not encourage Hamlet by flirting or dressing up.

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As Laertes prepares to leave, what are Polonius' parting words?

• If music be the food of love, play on.

• What's in a name? That which we call a rose would smell as sweet.

• To thine own self be true.

• To be or not to be, that is the question.

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Who is Polonius?

• Hamlet's father
• Gertrude's husband
• Laertes' servant
• The King's Chief Advisor

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What is the best summary of Laertes' advice for his younger sister?

• Hamlet is a jerk and she should give him the cold shoulder

• She should follow her heart in regard to Hamlet

• Because Hamlet is the prince, she must guard her heart to not fall in love with him

• She should become a nun.

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What does Polonius ask his daughter about her relationship with Hamlet?

• If she is pregnant with Hamlet's child

• What is going on between Hamlet and Ophelia

• Is she loves Hamlet or not

• If it is wise to hang out with someone so emotionally messed up.

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What command does Polonius give Ophelia at the end of Scene 3?

• She should get Hamlet to marry her

• She should be careful to not be alone with Hamlet

• She should have a "Define the Relationship" talk with Hamlet

• She should totally stop hanging out with Hamlet

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