Hamlet Act III Read Check

Act III, Scene I: Why do Claudius & Polonius want to be left alone at the beginning of Act III?

• So that they can confer about Fortinbras

• So that they can decide what to do about Hamlet’s moodiness

• So that they can spy on Hamlet and Ophelia

• So that they can discuss the upcoming play

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Act III, Scene I: What do Polonius and Claudius overhear Hamlet discussing while they're behind the tapestry?

• The life he led at school

• His feelings of mourning

• Whether or not to marry Ophelia

• Whether or not to commit suicide

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Act III, Scene I: What does Ophelia give Hamlet?

• Her love and affection

• A letter from Claudius

• The gifts he has given her while they were together

• A rejection slap

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Act III, Scene I: Why does Hamlet call women dishonest during his conversation with Ophelia?

• Because they one care about money

• Because they wear make-up and deceive men

• Because he does not trust his mother

• Because he believes that women are inferior to men

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Act III, Scene I: What does Claudius say he will do about Hamlet to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

• Send him to England

• Marry him off to Ophelia

• Monitor his behavior closely

• Kill him

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Act III, Scene II: What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do during the play?

• Monitor Ophelia's behavior

• Keep an eye on Gertrude

• Pay attention to Polonius's movements

• Watch Claudius's reactions

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Act III, Scene II: What is Claudius's reaction to the play?

• He admires the performances

• He doesn't pay attention

• He yells to "stop" and leaves

• He demands an encore

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Act III, Scene II: Who sends for Hamlet after the play?

• Claudius

• Ophelia

• Horatio

• Gertrude

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Act III, Scene III: What does Claudius want Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do with Hamlet?

• Kill him

• Find out what's wrong

• Take him to England

• Help him win back Ophelia

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Act III, Scene III: What does Claudius feel guilty for?

• Killing his brother

• Marrying the queen

• Sending Hamlet away

• Running out of the play

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