Understanding Ophelia's Soliloquy in Hamlet

Understanding Ophelia's Soliloquy in Hamlet

Assessment

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English, Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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Ophelia delivers a soliloquy reflecting on Hamlet's transformation, listing his past virtues and the irony of his current state. She contrasts Hamlet's harsh words with her own list of his former qualities, highlighting the irony and eavesdropping by Polonius and Claudius.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Ophelia's soliloquy after Hamlet leaves the stage?

Her relationship with Polonius

The political state of Denmark

Hamlet's qualities and changes

Her own feelings about the court

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Ophelia's comparison of Hamlet relate to his own soliloquies?

It highlights his love for Ophelia

It supports his decision to leave Denmark

It contradicts his views on Claudius

It mirrors his reflections on his parents

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the qualities Ophelia attributes to Hamlet?

A soldier's sword

A king's wisdom

A scholars eye

A courtiers tongue

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which quality does Ophelia NOT mention about Hamlet?

His eloquence

His intelligence

His bravery

His wealth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Ophelia mean by saying Hamlet was 'the observed of all observers'?

He was the best observer

He was ignored by everyone

He was the least noticed

He was under constant scrutiny

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is ironic about the court's current attention on Hamlet?

They are unaware of his plans

They are trying to understand his madness

They are planning to crown him king

They are ignoring his actions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Ophelia respond to Hamlet's harsh words?

By confronting him

By ignoring him

By praising his past virtues

By listing his faults

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nature of Hamlet's final words to Ophelia?

Complimentary

Indifferent

Critical of women

Supportive

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Ophelia's response to Hamlet's words reveal about her character?

She is indifferent

She is forgiving and classy

She is manipulative

She is vengeful