What is the significance of the soliloquy in Act 2 Scene 2 of Hamlet?

The soliloquy reveals Hamlet's inner thoughts and conflicts.

The soliloquy is a plot device used to fill time in the play.

The soliloquy is a metaphor for Hamlet's indecisiveness.

The soliloquy is a commentary on the state of Denmark.

Which quotation expresses the reason that Claudius has sent for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

“glean, / Whether aught to us unknown afflicts him”

“so by your companies / To draw him on to pleasures”

“Good gentlemen, he hath much talked of you”

“expend your time with us awhile”

Why is Ophelia so upset in Scene 1?

Hamlet has visited her & seemed out of his mind.

Gertrude refused to hire her as a lady's maid.

What does Polonius decide to do with the news Ophelia tells him?

Share it with the king and queen

devise a plan with Hamlet to catch Claudius

Send it to Laertes for his opinion

Why does Hamlet question trusting the ghost?

He thinks the ghost may be the devil instead of his dad

He thinks he may be losing his mind

What is Polonius' plan for testing his theory that Hamlet is love-crazy?

He wants to have Hamlet meet Ophelia. He will hide and eavesdrop on the conversation.

He wants the priest to come perform an exorcism.

He wants to stage a duel and see if Hamlet is mentally aware enough to fight.

He wants the most famous doctors to be brought in to observe and treat Hamlet.

What arrangement does Hamlet make with Player 1?

He arranges to have several of his own lines put into the play.

He arranges to have the player pay extra attention to the Queen, to get the king jealous.

He arranges to trade places with the player during the last act of the play.

He arranges to have the lights turned on and the play ruined in the middle of the performance.

What is the significance of the soliloquy in Act 2 Scene 2 of Hamlet?

The soliloquy reveals Hamlet's inner thoughts and conflicts.

The soliloquy is a plot device used to fill time in the play.

The soliloquy is a metaphor for Hamlet's indecisiveness.

The soliloquy is a commentary on the state of Denmark.

Which quotation expresses the reason that Claudius has sent for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

“glean, / Whether aught to us unknown afflicts him”

“so by your companies / To draw him on to pleasures”

“Good gentlemen, he hath much talked of you”

“expend your time with us awhile”

Why is Ophelia so upset in Scene 1?

Hamlet has visited her & seemed out of his mind.

Gertrude refused to hire her as a lady's maid.

What does Polonius decide to do with the news Ophelia tells him?

Share it with the king and queen

devise a plan with Hamlet to catch Claudius

Send it to Laertes for his opinion

Why does Hamlet question trusting the ghost?

He thinks the ghost may be the devil instead of his dad

He thinks he may be losing his mind

What is Polonius' plan for testing his theory that Hamlet is love-crazy?

He wants to have Hamlet meet Ophelia. He will hide and eavesdrop on the conversation.

He wants the priest to come perform an exorcism.

He wants to stage a duel and see if Hamlet is mentally aware enough to fight.

He wants the most famous doctors to be brought in to observe and treat Hamlet.

What arrangement does Hamlet make with Player 1?

He arranges to have several of his own lines put into the play.

He arranges to have the player pay extra attention to the Queen, to get the king jealous.

He arranges to trade places with the player during the last act of the play.

He arranges to have the lights turned on and the play ruined in the middle of the performance.

What is the definition of soliloquy?

A speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts and feelings to the audience.

A character who contrasts with another character, often highlighting their differences.

The main character or the central figure in a literary work.

A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

What is the definition of foil?

A character who contrasts with another character, often highlighting their differences.

A speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts and feelings to the audience.

The main character or the central figure in a literary work.

A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

What is the definition of protagonist?

The main character or the central figure in a literary work.

A speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts and feelings to the audience.

A character who contrasts with another character, often highlighting their differences.

A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

What is the definition of antagonist?

A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

A speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts and feelings to the audience.

A character who contrasts with another character, often highlighting their differences.

The main character or the central figure in a literary work.

What is the definition of motif?

A recurring theme, subject, or idea that contributes to the overall meaning of a work.

A character who contrasts with another character, often highlighting their differences.

The main character or the central figure in a literary work.

A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

What is the definition of dramatic irony?

A situation in which the audience knows something that the characters do not, leading to tension and suspense.

A recurring theme, subject, or idea that contributes to the overall meaning of a work.

The underlying or implicit meaning or message conveyed through dialogue, actions, or symbolism in a literary work.

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature, used to enhance understanding or create a specific effect.

What is the definition of subtext?

The underlying or implicit meaning or message conveyed through dialogue, actions, or symbolism in a literary work.

A recurring theme, subject, or idea that contributes to the overall meaning of a work.

A situation in which the audience knows something that the characters do not, leading to tension and suspense.

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature, used to enhance understanding or create a specific effect.

What is the definition of allusion?

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature, used to enhance understanding or create a specific effect.

A recurring theme, subject, or idea that contributes to the overall meaning of a work.

A situation in which the audience knows something that the characters do not, leading to tension and suspense.

The underlying or implicit meaning or message conveyed through dialogue, actions, or symbolism in a literary work.

What is the definition of ambiguity?

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation or having uncertain meanings.

A character who contrasts with another character, often highlighting their differences.

The main character or the central figure in a literary work.

A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

What is the definition of metaphor?

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things, without using 'like' or 'as'.

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation or having uncertain meanings.

The main character or the central figure in a literary work.

A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

What is the definition of soliloquy?

A speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts and feelings to the audience.

A character who contrasts with another character, often highlighting their differences.

The main character or the central figure in a literary work.

A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

Hamlet Act 2 Comprehension

Authored by L. Dalphond

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who does Hamlet mistake for a 'fishmonger' in Act 2, Scene 2?

Claudius

Rosencrantz

Guildenstern

Polonius

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Hamlet say about the nature of good and bad in Act 2, Scene 2?

Good is bad and bad is good

There is no good or bad

Good and bad are objective

Good and bad are subjective

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who does Hamlet plan to use to 'catch the conscience of the king' in Act 2, Scene 2?

Horatio

The Players

Ophelia

Polonius

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Hamlet contemplate in his soliloquy at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

Friendship versus betrayal

Life versus death

Love versus hate

Action versus inaction

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Polonius say about Hamlet's madness in Act 2, Scene 2?

It is a temporary act

It is genuine madness

There is method in it

There is no method in it

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who are the characters in Act 2 Scene 2 of Hamlet?

Hamlet, Polonius, Horatio, Ophelia

Hamlet, Ophelia, Laertes, Horatio

Hamlet, Polonius, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern

Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the themes explored in Act 2 Scene 2 of Hamlet?

Appearance vs reality, the nature of madness, and the power of words.

The corruption of power, the nature of loyalty, and the importance of honor.

The role of women, the nature of revenge, and the importance of family.

The struggle for power, the consequences of inaction, and the inevitability of death.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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Hamlet Act 2 Comprehension

Who does Hamlet mistake for a 'fishmonger' in Act 2, Scene 2?

What does Hamlet say about the nature of good and bad in Act 2, Scene 2?

Who does Hamlet plan to use to 'catch the conscience of the king' in Act 2, Scene 2?

What does Hamlet contemplate in his soliloquy at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

What does Polonius say about Hamlet's madness in Act 2, Scene 2?

Who are the characters in Act 2 Scene 2 of Hamlet?

What are the themes explored in Act 2 Scene 2 of Hamlet?

What is the significance of the soliloquy in Act 2 Scene 2 of Hamlet?

How does the motif of betrayal play out in Act 2 Scene 2 of Hamlet?

Which quotation expresses the reason that Claudius has sent for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

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