Hamlet Unit Test

Who is Claudius in relation to Hamlet?

• Hamlet's uncle

• Hamlet's friend

• Hamlet's brother

• Hamlet's father

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What role does Polonius play in Hamlet's life?

• Hamlet's mother

• Ophelia's father

• Hamlet's brother

• Hamlet's friend

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Why is Hamlet upset according to the ghost? (Multiple Correct Answers)

• His father was murdered by Claudius

• His mother remarried too quickly

• He lost his crown to Claudius

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What did the ghost instruct Hamlet to do?

• Seek revenge on Claudius

• Flee to Sweden with his mother

• Declare Fortinbras as the rightful ruler

• Forget everything and move on

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What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do in order to protect his mother and the country?

• Attend Mass for him everyday for a year if he dies, and marry Ophelia.

• Not reveal the events of the evening, and pretend to be crazy.

• Defend him in battle, and kill Claudius if necessary.

• Protect his mother, and defend the country against Fortinbras.

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Why have Rosencrantz and Guildenstern come to the castle?

• To help the Queen redecorate in a manner suitable to Claudius.

• To tutor Hamlet for university in Paris or London.

• To prepare the troops for battle.

• To find out why Hamlet is acting strangely and report to the King.

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What is Polonius' theory about Hamlet's madness?

• Hamlet needs an exorcism performed by a priest from Rome.

• Hamlet is love-sick and needs to find another love.

• Hamlet's madness is an act to test the loyalty of those around him.

• Hamlet is troubled by his father's death and other deep issues.

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What is the main focus of Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy?

• The value of love over the pain it causes.

• The comparison of misery in life to the unknown of death.

• The substitution of peace of mind for material wealth.

• The issues of succession and rightful leadership in Denmark.

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What conclusion do the King and Polonius reach about Hamlet's condition after spying on him?

• He is love-sick and needs a new romantic interest.

• He has some other deep trouble in his soul.

• He is not sick but pretending to be mad.

• He is just a spoiled brat throwing a tantrum.

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What was the King's reaction to the play, and what did Hamlet and Horatio decide his reaction meant?

• The King had no reaction to the play. They decided it meant they were wrong, and that he was innocent after all.

• The King laughed and laughed. They decided he didn't really get the point, and they would have to be more direct the next time.

• The King got up and called for the lights. They were convinced that the ghost had been correct.

• The King clenched his teeth and gripped the arms of his chair, but said nothing. They thought they were on the right track, but would need to do something else to force the King into making a confession.

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