Hamlet, Act 4, Scenes 5-7 (Quiz Version)

How does Ophelia handle the news of Polonius's death?

• She demands revenge.

• She is relieved.

• She runs away.

• She goes crazy.

What does Horatio urge Gertrude to do?

• Punish Ophelia

• Punish Hamlet

• Comfort Ophelia

• Comfort Hamlet

How do the peasants feel about Laertes upon his return?

• They feel that he ought to be king.

• They feel that he abandoned them when he left.

• They want him to kill Hamlet.

• They want him to take Ophelia away.

What advice does Claudius give to Laertes?

• That his first priority should be taking care of Ophelia

• That he should prepare to take over his father's duties

• That he should return to France

• That he should seek revenge on whoever is responsible for Polonius's death

What does Hamlet's letter to Horatio say?

• That he is being held against his will by Norwegian soldiers

• That he is returning to Denmark with news

• That he finally feels at peace with his father's death

• That he leaves the kingdom of Denmark in Horatio's hands

Why doesn't Claudius punish Hamlet?

• Because he doesn't believe that Hamlet killed Polonius

• Because he is not upset that Polonius is dead

• Because he doesn't have the power to

• Because too many people adore Hamlet

Why is Laertes happy about Hamlet's return to Denmark?

• Because he plans to kill him

• Because he wants Hamlet to take care of Ophelia

• Because he hopes to help Hamlet with his plan for revenge

• Because he hopes that Hamlet will help him become king

When does Laertes plan to kill Hamlet?

• While he sleeps

• During the king's upcoming ball

• At a fencing match

• At dinner

What do Laertes and Claudius plan to do if Hamlet wins the duel?

• Forgive him and let him live

• Give up the throne

• Poison him with a cup of wine

• Have someone else stab him

How does Ophelia die?

• She throws herself off a bridge.

• She poisons herself.

• She catches a fever.

• She drowns in a river.