Hamlet Act III

In scene 1, what does Hamlet's famous "to be or not to be" soliloquy reveal about his emotional state?

• He is grateful for what he has, even through troubled times

• He is considering whether life is worth living

• He is considering whether he is justified in killing Claudius

• He is upset because love has been unfair to Ophelia and him

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In scene 1, who spies on Hamlet while he speaks to Ophelia?

• Gertrude

• Rosencrantz & Guildenstern

• Claudius & Polonius

• Horatio and the guards

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What does Claudius suggest in scene 1 and then becomes resolute in wanting done by the end of Act III?

• Hamlet should marry Ophelia

• Hamlet should be arrested and executed

• Hamlet should be sent back to university at Wittenberg

• Hamlet should be sent to England with his friends

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In Scene 2, who does Hamlet ask to also watch Claudius to see how he reacts to the play?

• Ophelia

• Gertrude

• Rosencrantz

• Horatio

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How does Claudius react to the scene Hamlet requested be performed in the play?

• He laughs and jokes about it to sound casual

• He cries

• He accuses Hamlet of treason

• He stands and flees the performance

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Why does Claudius pray in his soliloquy in scene 3?

• He prays to repent for his sins

• He prays for Hamlet's safe voyage

• He prays for a long and happy marriage

• He prays that he will emerge victorious over Hamlet

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Why does Hamlet not kill Claudius when he finds Claudius alone in prayer?

• He wants his mother to witness the act

• He thinks it would be a sin for him to interrupt prayer

• He would rather kill Claudius in act of sin than of forgiveness

• He has changed his mind and no longer wants revenge

Who does Hamlet impulsively and blindly kill in Scene 4?

• Ophelia

• Gertrude

• Claudius

• Polonius

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What else happens in scene 4 that would suggest that Hamlet may actually be showing signs of madness?

• He no longer knows where or who he is

• He sees the Ghost again and his mother does not

• The things he says to his mother make no logical sense

• He has forgotten about his hatred of Claudius

What is significant about the way that Hamlet exits the final scene of Act III?

• He exits to pursue the Ghost

• He exits the scene after delivering a soliloquy

• He exits the scene vowing to kill Claudius

• He exits the scene dragging a dead body to a hiding place

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