FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT HAMLET TEST

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT HAMLET TEST

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Question 1: why is Ophelia so upset in scene 2? what does she say has happened?

Answer:

she is upset because of her encounter with Hamlet; Hamlet grabbed her arm and didn't say anything--seemed he lost his mind Question 2: In Claudius's inaugural address to his court, what does he reveal about how his fortunes have changed with the death of his brother?

Answer:

1) he became king, 2) they are at war, 3) Claudius married Gertrude so they wouldn't look weak in war Question 3: what advice does Laertes give Ophelia about Hamlet? What reason does he give?

Answer:

to stay away from Hamlet to keep her virtue (virgin)

Question 4: when Hamlet says, "he is too much in the sun," he is...

Answer:

all of the above (being forced into public while still mourning, having attention focused on his behavior, reminding his uncle that he is too much his father's son)

Question 5: what explanation does Polonius give for Hamlet's apparent insanity? why would the King prefer this explanation to be true?

Answer:

being in love with Ophelia; Hamlet isn't going insane about the truth of the murder and Hamlet's insanity doesn't invlove him Question 6: what does Polonius ask Reynaldo to do for him? what does this reveal about him?

Answer:

to spy on Laertes and spread lies to figure out the truth; we find out that he is a helicopter parent that doesn't trust his kids, and he's a little crazy

Question 7: Claudius has claimed to married so quickly because...

Answer:

he does not want Denmark's grief mistaken for weakness Question 8: how are we informed of the elder Hamlet's death? why must we learn this information early?

Answer:

we are informed by the ghost; we must learn it early to understand why Hamlet is sad/mad and hates Claudius

Question 9: what important information does scene 5 provide about the crime?

Answer:

the King was poisoned through the ear in the garden Question 10: why do Hamlet's friends try to prevent him from following the ghost?

Answer:

they fear the ghost will hurt Hamlet

Question 11: what order does Polonius give Ophelia?

Answer:

to stay away from Hamlet because he is a higher rank and to not accept gifts or letters from him

Question 12: what responsibility does the ghost lay on Hamlet?

Answer:

avenge his death by killing Claudius

Question 13: why does Hamlet want to hear the passage about Hecuba?

Answer:

it's his favorite passage Question 14: why is a strict watch being maintained outside the castle of Elsinore?

Answer:

fear of Prince Fortinbras (Norway) attacking Question 15: what was the outcome of the conflict between King Hamlet and King Fortinbras of Norwaay?

Answer:

King Hamlet killed King Fortinbras--then took over his land

Question 16: what evidence of Hamlet's affections for Ophelia exists?

Answer:

He went to see her and seemed upset?Question 17: when Hamlet utters, "Frailty, thy name is woman," he is...

Answer:

saying that women are weak and easily manipulated

Question 18: Four things Polonius advises his son.

Answer:

make new friends, talk less and listen more, dress well, don't borrow or lend money, stay true to yourself Question 19: what is Hamlet's immediate response to the responsibility of killing Claudius?

Answer:

Yes, I will, I'm ready

Question 20: how is the problem of young Fortinbras solved? what concession has Norwaay made to quiet young Fortinbras?

Answer:

his uncle threatens him to jail if he doesn't stop the fight with Denmark; he gives him money to fight with someone else (Poland)

Question 21: why has the King summoned Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

Answer:

to spy on Hamlet about why he's going mad

Question 22: what actual facts do we learn from Hamlet's first soliloquy?

Answer:

his dad died 2 months ago, his mom remarried quickly, and he is depressed and suicidal

Question 23: why do you think Hamlet swears his friends his friends to secrecy?

Answer:

he doesn't want Claudius to find out Question 24: what plan does Polonius concoct to prove that Hamlet is mad for love of Ophelia?

Answer:

have them be alone and see how Hamlet reacts while they are hiding