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WorksheetsHamlet Act II Review Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Polonius thinks that Hamlet's madness is a result of what?
the death of his father
Gertrude's marriage to Claudius
the threat of war with Norway
Ophelia's rejection
What does this line mean?
In Scene 1, Hamlet visits Ophelia "with his doublet all unbraced, / No hat upon his head" to...
declare his love for her.
convince her of his madness.
ask her how she feels about him.
tell her about the ghost of his father.
Explain why the player's speech about Hecuba in Scene 2 provokes such a strong reaction in Hamlet.
Hamlet is angered by his inability to get the lines correct.
The actor telling Hecuba's story has tears in his eyes at the pathos his own words induce in him.
The speech infuriates Hamlet as he confronts his inability to summon the emotion needed to carry out his vengeance.
The actor telling Hecuba's story failed to add what Hamlet suggests.
When Hamlet says to Rosencrantz and Guldenstern in Scene 2 that "this goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory," he is saying that he...
is touched that they have traveled so far to see him.
feels betrayed by their lies.
is depressed.
now has a clearer view of people and life.
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: In his 3rd soliloquy at the end of Act II.ii, Hamlet
calls himself a coward
expresses disgust in himself for failing to do right by his father
reveals that he fears that the devil is toying with him
plans to immediately go and kill Claudius
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Why does Gertrude think that Hamlet is going crazy?
Because his dad died
Because she married his uncle
Because Claudius is a bad man
Because he is heartbroken over Ophelia
Why does Hamlet question trusting the ghost?
Ghosts aren't real
He thinks he may be losing his mind
He thinks the ghost may be the devil instead of his dad
What did Polonius notice about the player reciting the lines that caused him to say "Prithee, no more" or please stop now, that's enough?
The way the actor was moved to real tears and was flush in his face
the way the actor was describing the slaughter so vividly
the way the actor was talking about the fall of a nation
the way the actor was describing the death of a King
What special request does Hamlet have for the lead player?
Can you add in about 16 lines that I will write?
Can you make the murder very gruesome?
Can you make sure the King and Queen have front row seats?
Can you give a private performance in the morning?
Hamlet decides once and for all at the end of Act II that he must know the truth before he acts. Which line shows this?
"The spirit that I have seen may be the devil..."
"I am pigeon-livered and lack gall
To make oppression bitter"
"Oh, what a rogue and peasant slave am I!"
"This is most brave, That I, the son of a dear father murdered,
Prompted to my revenge by heaven and hell, Must, like a whore, unpack my heart with words"
What does Hamlet call Polonius when he first sees him in Scene 2, and what does it mean?
a farmer - Polonius is shoveling "manure" while talking to Hamlet
a fishmonger - Polonius is "fishing" for info & is using his daughter to bait Hamlet
a king - Polonius is wiser than the king & will help Hamlet
a great man - Hamlet wants to continue dating Ophelia
What does Hamlet call a "prison" in scene 2? Why does he say this?
Polonius' house - he can't get what he wants there
Ophelia's heart - she won't speak to him
Denmark - his uncle holds his mother & the country hostage with his lies
school - he hates taking quizzes
Hamlet told Ophelia how much he loved her and missed her while he was in her room.
true
false
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern have been hired by Claudius and Gertrude to spy on Hamlet AND find out why he is so sad.
true
false
The name of the play Hamlet wants the players to perform in front of Claudius is "The Murder of Gonzago".
true
false
Hamlet has real proof that Claudius killed King Hamlet.
true
false
Hamlet has been actively trying to kill Claudius since the end of Act I.
true
false
