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Hamlet, Act 4, Scenes 5-7 (Quiz Version)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
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1.

How does Ophelia handle the news of Polonius's death?

a)

She demands revenge.

b)

She is relieved.

c)

She runs away.

d)

She goes crazy.

2.

What does Horatio urge Gertrude to do?

a)

Punish Ophelia

b)

Punish Hamlet

c)

Comfort Ophelia

d)

Comfort Hamlet

3.

How do the peasants feel about Laertes upon his return?

a)

They feel that he ought to be king.

b)

They feel that he abandoned them when he left.

c)

They want him to kill Hamlet.

d)

They want him to take Ophelia away.

4.

What advice does Claudius give to Laertes?

a)

That his first priority should be taking care of Ophelia

b)

That he should prepare to take over his father's duties

c)

That he should return to France

d)

That he should seek revenge on whoever is responsible for Polonius's death

5.

What does Hamlet's letter to Horatio say?

a)

That he is being held against his will by Norwegian soldiers

b)

That he is returning to Denmark with news

c)

That he finally feels at peace with his father's death

d)

That he leaves the kingdom of Denmark in Horatio's hands

6.

Why doesn't Claudius punish Hamlet?

a)

Because he doesn't believe that Hamlet killed Polonius

b)

Because he is not upset that Polonius is dead

c)

Because he doesn't have the power to

d)

Because too many people adore Hamlet

7.

Why is Laertes happy about Hamlet's return to Denmark?

a)

Because he plans to kill him

b)

Because he wants Hamlet to take care of Ophelia

c)

Because he hopes to help Hamlet with his plan for revenge

d)

Because he hopes that Hamlet will help him become king

8.

When does Laertes plan to kill Hamlet?

a)

While he sleeps

b)

During the king's upcoming ball

c)

At a fencing match

d)

At dinner

9.

What do Laertes and Claudius plan to do if Hamlet wins the duel?

a)

Forgive him and let him live

b)

Give up the throne

c)

Poison him with a cup of wine

d)

Have someone else stab him

10.

How does Ophelia die?

a)

She throws herself off a bridge.

b)

She poisons herself.

c)

She catches a fever.

d)

She drowns in a river.