WorksheetsHamlet Act II
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Why is Ophelia so upset in Scene 1?
She misses her brother.
She misses Hamlet.
Hamlet has visited her & seemed out of his mind.
Gertrude refused to hire her as a lady's maid.
In Act 2; Scene 2, what news do Cornelius and Voltemand bring from Norway?
that Norway is no longer going to invade Denmark, but Poland
that Young Fortinbras and his uncle the king are about to invade Denmark
that the King of Norway, uncle to Fortinbras, has taken command
that Fortinbras is challenging Hamlet to a one-on-one duel
How does Shakespeare show that Hamlet has a fondness for acting and theater?
He makes fun of Polonius mercilessly to get Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to laugh.
He refuses to attend any performances done by any of the actors in the evening.
He wrote a play for Ophelia that expresses his deep love for her.
He recites a speech from memory and says he'll write a few lines for a play to be performed.
Who suggests that Hamlet's madness is caused by his love for Ophelia?
Polonius
Claudius
Gertrude
Laertes
Rosecrantz and Guildenstern were summoned to Denmark's court for all of the following reasons except:
because they were Hamlet's childhood friends
because they are close in age and disposition
because they are from royal blood as well
because Hamlet talks about them often and affectionately
Hamlet presses Guildenstern and Rosencrantz to admit:
whether they were spies for Fortinbras or not
whether they were summoned by the king and queen or came voluntarily
whether they were in love with Ophelia or any other woman in Denmark
whether they friend of Fortinbras or his
Polonius believes Hamlet is acting crazy because of:
rejected love
loss of power
not going to Wittenberg
boredom
Polonius gives advice to Laertes in Act I. He tells him how to be honorable while away at college. This is _________ because he tells Reynaldo to go to Paris and spread some pretty nasty rumors that would dishonor Laertes.
metaphorical
symbolic
ironic
hyperbolic
What does Polonius think is wrong with Hamlet?
He thinks Hamlet is lovesick.
He thinks Hamlet is upset about his mother's wedding.
He thinks Hamlet is upset about his father's death.
He thinks Hamlet is upset because Laertes gets to return to college and he doesn't.
Claudius is more concerned about threats_______.
outside of his state.
within his state.
against Polonius.
against his wife.
QUEEN More matter, with less art. - What does this mean?
Polonius needs to shut up and get to the point.
Polonius needs to paint better pictures.
Polonius needs to take art classes.
Polonius needs to talk more.
In his soliloquy, Hamlet berates himself for...
loving Ophelia.
talking to the ghost.
his inaction.
his vengeful nature.
What does Polonius decide to do in response to Ophelia's news of Hamlet's strange behavior?
He sends Ophelia out to confront Hamlet while he and the King spy on Hamlet
go and confront the Prince of Denmark and demand he stop his crazed behavior
tell the King immediately that it is Ophelia's love that has driven Hamlet mad
put on a play that will take the Prince's mind off the sadness of Ophelia's lost love
How does Shakespeare show that Hamlet has a fondness for acting and theater?
He makes fun of Polonius mercilessly to get Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to laugh.
He refuses to attend any performances done by any of the actors in the evening.
He wrote a play for Ophelia that expresses his deep love for her.
He recites a speech from memory and says he'll write a few lines for a play to be performed.
Who overhears Hamlet's famous "To be or not to be" soliloquy in Act 2?
Ophelia
R & G
Gertrude
None of the above
What does Hamlet say is "rotten in the state of Denmark"?
The government
The royal family
The church
All of the above
