Hamlet Act II Quiz

Who is the main character in Act II of Hamlet?

• Horatio

• Polonius

• Ophelia

• Hamlet

What is the main theme explored in Act II of Hamlet?

• Deception and appearance vs. reality

• Friendship and loyalty

• Love and romance

• Revenge and justice

What is the plot summary of Act II of Hamlet?

• Act II of Hamlet primarily deals with the political intrigue and power struggles within the Danish court.

• Act II of Hamlet centers around the murder of King Hamlet and the subsequent investigation.

• The plot summary of Act II of Hamlet involves the introduction of Polonius' plan to spy on Hamlet, Hamlet's feigned madness, the appearance of the ghost, and the decision to stage a play to test Claudius' guilt.

• Act II of Hamlet focuses on the love story between Hamlet and Ophelia.

Who does Hamlet suspect of being a spy in Act II?

• Polonius

• Ophelia

• Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

• Horatio

What is the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia in Act II?

• Enemies

• Romantic

• Siblings

• Friends

Who does Polonius send to France in Act II?

• Laertes

• Rosencrantz

• Reynaldo

• Horatio

What is the significance of the play within a play in Act II?

• It serves as a reflection of the main plot and characters, highlighting their flaws and motivations.

• It is a completely unrelated subplot that adds unnecessary confusion to the play

• It is a comedic relief that has no bearing on the main plot

• It is a metaphor for the meaninglessness of life and has no connection to the play

Who overhears Hamlet's famous soliloquy 'To be or not to be' in Act II?

• Polonius

• Claudius

• Ophelia

• Horatio

What is the purpose of Hamlet's antic disposition in Act II?

• To prove to himself that he is not insane

• To seek revenge on his mother for marrying his uncle

• To impress Ophelia and win her heart

• To confuse his enemies and gather information about his father's death.

Who is the first character to encounter the ghost of King Hamlet in Act II?

• Polonius

• Claudius

• Hamlet

• Horatio