HAMLET ACT II, Scenes 1 & 2 (pages 73-119)

In Scene 1, why does Polonius send Reynaldo to Paris, France?

• to deliver Prince Hamlet to England

• to deliver another diplomatic letter for King Claudius

• to check up on how Laertes is behaving while at college

• to check up on how Prince Hamlet is behaving while at college

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What example of Prince Hamlet's behavior is NOT what frightened Ophelia in Scene 1?

• Sloppily dressed, socks to his ankles, he made wild gestures!

• He held her wrist hard & looked deeply into her eyes!

• He entered making pitiful signs & walked out backwards.

• He sang a crazy-loud song about a maiden sewing a tapestry!

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In Scene 1, what is Polonius's theory concerning Hamlet's weird behaviors?

• Polonius believes that Hamlet wants to return to his college studies in Wittenberg.

• Polonius believes that Hamlet is love-sick over Ophelia since she's been avoiding him.

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Who are Rosencrantz & Guildenstern, & who called them to Elsinore castle in Scene 2?

• schoolmates & friends of Hamlet; Claudius & Gertrude

• schoolmates & friends of Claudius & Gertrude; Polonius

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According to the king & queen's bidding, what do Rosencrantz & Guildenstern agree to do?

• provide Hamlet with cheerful entertainment & find out why he acts strange

• provide Hamlet with books to study & take him back to Wittenberg

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In Scene 2, the King of Norway requests that his nephew, young Fortinbras, gain permission for what?

• to meet Prince Hamlet

• to meet Ophelia

• to pass through Denmark with his troops in order to attack Poland

• to pass through Denmark with his courtiers in order to tour Elsinore castle

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Regarding Hamlet's repeated use of "doubt" in his letter to Ophelia, what provides the best interpretation of the motif?

• Hamlet does not believe that Ophelia loves him.

• Hamlet does not believe in studying any more.

• Hamlet lost faith in traditional things he once believe to be true.

• Hamlet lost faith in himself & his ability to rule the kingdom.

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In Scene 2, Polonius plans to dig deeper to find out what is causing Hamlet's strange behavior by . . .

• arranging Ophelia to meet Hamlet while he & Claudius observe their interaction.

• arranging a fencing match between Hamlet & Fortinbras.

• interrogating Hamlet in the castle dungeon.

• sending Hamlet by to college with some government spies.

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Arranged by Rosencrantz & Guildenstern, what arrives at Elsinore castle?

• a traveling troupe of beautiful dancers

• a traveling troupe of stage actors

• Prince Fortinbras & his soldiers

• Prince Fortinbras & his royal court

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Hamlet & his friends, Ros & Guil, allude to Fortuna or Lady Luck. Who is she?

• She's a metaphor for "chance" as she spins the Wheel of Fortune for each individual.

• She's a former love interest of Guildenstern who left him at the altar.

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