Hamlet Acts 3-5 Review

Hamlet thinks Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are trying to manipulate him. What instrument does he compare them to?

• A trumpet

• A recorder

• A guitar

• A Harp

Hamlet devises a plan to have the actors put on a play mirroring the late King's murder. Why does he want to do this?

• He wants to liven everyone's mood

• He wants to attempt to show his love for Ophelia

• He wants to show his friends, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern a good time

• He wants to watch Claudius's reaction to further prove his guilt

Hamlet has the perfect opportunity to kill Claudius. Why does he wait?

• Claudius was repenting for his sins

• Hamlet was too afraid

• Gertrude was nearby

• He doesn't want to be a murderer like Claudius

Hamlet uses a paradox when stating, "I must be cruel only to be kind." What does this show?

• Explains that cruelty shows no kindness

• Exaggerates the situation for effect

• Explains that what is best might hurt

• Compares good to evil

The simile used in the following lines are comparing what?

"These words like daggers enter in mine ears"

• Comparing Hamlet's strength of stabbing Gertrude are like a loud noise to her ears

• Comparing how Hamlet's words are like a dagger and how the words about the affair are upsetting her

• Comparing a dagger to a human

• Comparing how Gertrude's eardrums are punctured like an arrow punctures a target

Who does Hamlet think is hiding behind the curtain?

• Polonius

• Ophelia

• Fortinbras

• Claudius

What advice does Hamlet give his mother after speaking with her?

• Don't reveal the truth about his "madness"

• Stay away from Claudius

• Repent for her sins

• All of the above

Who does Laertes think killed his father at first?

• Claudius

• Polonius

• Ophelia

• Fortinbras

How are Laertes and Hamlet alike?

• They both were sent to England

• They both are pretending to be insane

• They both have a father to avenge

• They both want to take over Denmark

Hamlet discusses the concept of Revenge that Fortinbras and Laertes follow. What concept of Revenge does Hamlet feel like he has to live up to?

• Revenge being a sacred duty to uphold honor

• Revenge being just a sport

• Revenge is a curse

• Revenge is an outdated custom