Act III Quiz: Hamlet

Why are Polonius and Claudius hiding from Hamlet in Act III, Sc i?

• They don't want to deal with Hamlet's rude behavior.

• They are trying to decide whether Hamlet's behavior is truly because of his love for Ophelia.

• They are attempting to ambush him in order to force him to accept treatment.

• They are gathering evidence to prove to Gertrude that Hamlet needs to be sent away.

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Which of the following statements accurately summarizes Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy?

• He is considering suicide.

• He is debating the benefits of marriage.

• He is questioning the murder of his father.

• He is deciding whether to murder Claudius.

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Which of the following statements about Hamlet's conversation with Ophelia in Act III, Sc i is TRUE?

• He asks her to run away with him.

• He tells her that as soon as Claudius is dead, they will marry.

• She begs him to marry her.

• He tells her she should enter a convent rather than be married.

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How does Claudius react to the events of the play in Act III, Sc ii?

• He laughs and seems relaxed.

• He orders the actors to be arrested.

• He gets up and walks out.

• He accuses Hamlet of trying to stir up trouble in Denmark.

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What does Claudius's soliloquy reveal?

• He feels guilty for killing his brother.

• He wants to kill Hamlet.

• He was innocent of killing his brother.

• He is having an affair with Hamlet's sister.

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What is Gertrude's reaction to Hamlet's accusations in Act III, scene iv?

• She accused him of killing his own father.

• She was initially confused and then asked for advice.

• She was determined to make Hamlet love and appreciate Claudius.

• She was disappointed in Hamlet's behavior and lectured him on his disrespect.

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What happened to Polonius?

• Hamlet stabbed him.

• Claudius had him arrested.

• He moved to France to live with Laertes.

• He followed Ophelia to the convent.

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