Hamlet Act IV Quiz

What does Gertrude tell Claudius in Act IV Scene I?

• That Polonius has been murdered.

• That Ophelia has died.

• That Hamlet is returning from England.

• That Laertes is there to kill him.

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What does Claudius tell Gertrude that he is afraid of in Act IV Scene I?

• That he is afraid of what Polonius is going to do.

• That he is scared of fighting.

• That he fears Hamlet is coming to kill him.

• That Gertrude will divorce him.

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Why does Hamlet call Horatio a "sponge"?

• Because he has dry skin.

• Because he spends most of his time in the water.

• Because he is very clean.

• Because he "Soaks up" information for Claudius.

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According to Hamlet, where has Polonius gone?

• To England to study their customs.

• To France to retrieve Laertes.

• To his grave.

• To the castle dungeons to speak to the ghost.

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What does the King have planned for Hamlet?

• A surprise party to lighten his mood.

• An assassination attempt.

• A banquet where they can discuss their differences.

• An audience with himself where they can resolve things.

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Why is Fortinbras, the Prince of Norway, in Denmark?

• To pass by into Poland.

• To visit Hamlet, whom he is friends with.

• To kill Claudius and reclaim his family's land.

• To attempt to marry Ophelia.

What is Hamlet's attitude at the end of Scene IV?

• He is depressed, wishing for death.

• He is happy for the first time since his father died.

• He is feeling deeply in love with Ophelia.

• He is inspired to exact violent revenge.

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What has happened to Ophelia, and why?

• She has gone insane because Hamlet called her a prostitute.

• She has gone away to a far away kingdom to get away from Hamlet.

• She has eaten far too much and is sick.

• She has gone insane because of her father's death and Hamlet's rejection.

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Why is Laertes ORIGINALLY upset in Scene V?

• His sister has gone insane.

• Hamlet has stolen from him.

• His father is murdered.

• His sister has died.

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What is Ironic about Fortinbras' speech to Laertes?

• He is discussing Polonius' death, but actually plotting revenge on Hamlet.

• He is discussing plotting revenge, but actually planning to kill Polonius.

• He is discussing murdering Hamlet, but actually planning to kill Laertes.

• He is discussing killing Laertes, but actually planning to kill Gertrude.

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