Exploring Hamlet: Themes and Techniques

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English
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12th Grade
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Nicholas Schlesinger
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What motivates Hamlet to stage the play "The Mousetrap" in Act III?
To entertain the court
To confirm Claudius's guilt
To impress Ophelia
To distract himself from his troubles
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which theme is most prominently explored through Hamlet's "To be, or not to be" soliloquy in Act III?
The nature of political power
The inevitability of fate
The complexity of action
The corruption of the state
Fear of the unknown after death.
Answer explanation
In Hamlet's "To be, or not to be" soliloquy, he grapples with the complexity of action, contemplating existence, choice, and the consequences of inaction versus action, making this theme most prominent.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Act III, how does Shakespeare use dramatic irony to enhance the tension during the play-within-a-play?
By having Hamlet reveal his plan to the audience
By showing Claudius's reaction to the play
By having Ophelia misunderstand Hamlet's intentions
By making Polonius unaware of his impending death
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What symbol is most significant in Act III, representing the theme of appearance versus reality?
The ghost
The play-within-a-play
The poisoned cup
The skull
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Hamlet's language change when he speaks to Ophelia in Act III, Scene 1, and what does this reveal about his state of mind?
He speaks in prose, revealing his madness
He uses poetic language, showing his love
He speaks in riddles, indicating his confusion
He uses harsh and cynical language, revealing his disillusionment
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Act III, how does Shakespeare use dramatic irony to emphasize the theme of deception?
Through a character's monologue
By revealing a secret to the audience
By hinting at future events
Through a character's internal thoughts
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Act III, how does the character of Polonius serve as a foil to Hamlet?
Polonius is decisive, while Hamlet is indecisive
Polonius is honest, while Hamlet is deceitful
Polonius is manipulative, while Hamlet is straightforward
Polonius is cowardly, while Hamlet is brave
Answer explanation
Polonius is decisive in his actions and schemes, contrasting Hamlet's constant indecision about avenging his father's death. This difference highlights Hamlet's internal struggle and moral dilemmas.
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