Hamlet Act II Quiz

What are Polonius and Reynaldo discussing in the opening lines of Act II, Scene 1?

• The weather in Denmark

• Reynaldo's journey to France

• The state of the Danish court

• Polonius's health

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What type of information does Polonius want Reynaldo to gather about Laertes?

• Laertes's academic achievements

• Laertes's financial status

• Laertes's behavior and reputation

• Laertes's romantic interests

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Why is Ophelia upset in Act II, Scene 1?

• She lost a valuable possession

• She had a frightening encounter with Hamlet

• She received bad news from her family

• She is worried about her brother

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What does Ophelia tell her father about her encounter with Hamlet?

• Hamlet proposed to her

• Hamlet ignored her completely

• Hamlet appeared disheveled and acted strangely

• Hamlet gave her a letter

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How does Polonius respond to Ophelia's account of Hamlet's behavior?

• He dismisses her concerns

• He decides to inform the king

• He advises her to avoid Hamlet

• He laughs it off

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Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

• Hamlet's cousins

• Hamlet's friends from Wittenberg

• Danish soldiers

• Members of the royal court

Why have Rosencrantz and Guildenstern been summoned to Denmark?

• To attend a royal wedding

• To spy on Hamlet

• To deliver a message from Norway

• To participate in a tournament

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What do the king and queen say to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in lines 1–26 of Act II, Scene 2?

• They ask them to leave Denmark

• They request their help in understanding Hamlet's behavior

• They offer them positions at court

• They congratulate them on their achievements

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How is the problem of young Fortinbras resolved?

• Through a peace treaty

• By a duel between Fortinbras and Hamlet

• By Fortinbras's arrest

• By a concession from Norway

What concession has Norway made regarding Fortinbras?

• They have given him a new title

• They have allowed him to attack Denmark

• They have redirected his military efforts elsewhere

• They have imprisoned him

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