Hamlet Act 2 Quiz

Who said the quote 'Though this be madness, yet there is method in't.' and why did the character say it?

• Claudius

• Ophelia

• Polonius

• Hamlet

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What is the significance of the quote 'Brevity is the soul of wit.'?

• The quote means that being brief is a sign of stupidity and dullness.

• Being concise and to the point is a sign of intelligence and cleverness.

• The quote suggests that being concise is not important in communication.

• Being long-winded and verbose is a sign of intelligence and cleverness.

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Analyse the character of Polonius in Act 2.

• Polonius is a deceitful and dishonest character who cannot be trusted.

• Polonius is a wise and cunning character who is also portrayed as a bit of a fool.

• Polonius is a foolish and naive character who lacks wisdom.

• Polonius is a brave and heroic character who always makes wise decisions.

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What motives drive Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in Act 2?

• Loyalty to King Claudius and desire to please him

• Fear of punishment and desire to save themselves

• Love for Ophelia and desire to protect her

• Desire for power and control

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Who said the quote 'Give me that man that is not passion's slave.' and why did the character say it?

• Othello

• Desdemona

• Cassio

• Iago

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Explain the theme of appearance vs. reality in Act 2.

• The theme of honesty vs. deception

• The theme of illusion vs. truth

• The theme of appearance vs. reality

• The theme of perception vs. actuality

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What actions did Hamlet take in Act 2 and why did he do them?

• Hamlet joins a traveling troupe of actors, Hamlet wants to impress Ophelia, Hamlet seeks revenge on Claudius

• Hamlet pretends to be mad, stages 'The Mousetrap' play, confronts Ophelia

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Who said the quote 'I am but mad north-north-west. When the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.' and what does it reveal about the character?

• Macbeth

• Romeo

• Hamlet

• Othello

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Discuss the plot development in Act 2.

• The plot development in Act 2 focuses on the resolution of conflicts and the achievement of the characters' goals.

• The plot development in Act 2 primarily revolves around the introduction of new characters and their backstories.

• The plot development in Act 2 involves the intensification of conflict, the introduction of new obstacles, and the exploration of characters' motivations and relationships.

• The plot development in Act 2 is mainly concerned with the exploration of the setting and the description of the physical environment.

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What motives drive Claudius in Act 2?

• Maintain power and protect position as king

• Secure the throne for his family

• Gain the love and loyalty of the people

• Seek revenge against Hamlet

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