Hamlet 4.7 “Your Sister’s Drowned, Laertes”

Gertrude announces Ophelia's death with brevity, which has a stunning impact. The tragic events in the play are accelerating, and Gertrude's abrupt announcement contributes to this pace.

How is Ophelia's death announced in the play?

• In a song

• Through a letter

• With startling brevity

• With a long explanation

What is the effect of the two lines announcing Ophelia's death?

• They are quite stunning

• They are humorous

• They are confusing

• They are irrelevant

Who is mentioned alongside Gertrude during the announcement?

• Polonius

• Hamlet

• Ralph

• Claudius

What is happening to the pace of events in the play?

• It is slowing down

• It remains constant

• It is accelerating

• It is reversing

How does Gertrude's announcement affect the pace of the play?

• It stops the events

• It contributes to the acceleration

• It has no effect

• It slows it down