Hamlet - Act 4

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At the beginning of Act 4, Gertrude informs Claudius about Polonius's death. What is Claudius' response to this news? (page 213)

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience or reader is aware of information that one or many characters don't know about.

On pages 225-226, Claudius has a soliloquy where he shares his plan to send letters to the king of England? What are these letters about? Why are they an example of dramatic irony?

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On pages 231-233, Hamlet provides a soliloquy after speaking with a captain from Fortinbras's army. What internal conflict or problem is Hamlet struggling with during this soliloquy?

• He is afraid of Fortinbras's army and doesn't want to seem like a coward on the battlefield.

• He is upset with himself for not yet avenging his father while the Norwegian prince is willing to fight over a piece of worthless land.

• He is struggling with what he wants to eat as his last meal in Denmark before he is shipped off to England.

• He thinks Fortinbras is a coward because he won't invade Poland and grow the Norwegian empire.

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In Act 4, Scene 5, Claudius expresses his concerns about Ophelia's crazy behavior and Laertes arrival in Denmark. What is Claudius fearful of? (page 241)

• He fears that Ophelia will commit suicide.

• He fears that Laertes will go after Hamlet.

• He fears that Laertes may be Hamlet's next victim.

• He fears that Laertes will blame him for Polonius's death.

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

• She demands revenge on Hamlet.

• She runs away to Norway.

• She goes crazy.

• She is relieved.

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In Scene 5, how does the crowd of citizens in Denmark react to the return of Laertes? (page 243)

• They feel like Laertes should be the king of Denmark.

• They feel like Laertes abandoned them when left for college in France.

• They want to kill Hamlet for what he has done.

• They want Laertes to take his crazy sister out of the town.

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At the end of Scene 5, what proposal does Claudius give to Laertes? (page 253)

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In Scene 6, a sailor brings a letter to Horatio that was written by Hamlet. What does the letter say?

• Hamlet informs Horatio that he is leaving Denmark forever. He intends to become the prince of England.

• The letter is a declaration of war against Claudius. It was sent by King of England.

• Hamlet asks Horatio to marry Ophelia since he is away in England.

• The letter informs Horatio that Hamlet's ship to England was overtaken by pirates; however, the sailor will take Horatio to see Hamlet.

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In Scene 7, Laertes asks Claudius why he didn't get rid of Hamlet before he had the chance to kill Polonius. What is Claudius's response? (page 259)

• Claudius was afraid of Hamlet's swordsmanship skills.

• Claudius believed Hamlet was innocent.

• Claudius explains that he didn't get rid of Hamlet because of his popularity with the people and Gertrude's influence over him.
• Claudius thought Polonius could handle Hamlet.

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Answer in complete sentences.

Claudius and Laertes come up with a plan to kill Hamlet? What is it? Be specific. (page 269)