"Hamlet" Do you know the text ?

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1. Which two of the guards on the battlements at Elsinore were together when they saw the ghost that they tell Horatio about? Barnado and Francisco Marcellus and Francisco Barnado and Reynaldo Barnado and Marcellus

2. Apart from the careful watch that is now kept each night what other sign of impending war with Young Fortinbras of Norway has Marcellus noted? The purchase of large amounts of gunpowder. Men working on ships by both day and night. The hiring of a large number of foreign mercenaries. All of these signs.

3. What job does Claudius allocate to Cornelius and Valtemand? The job of watching Hamlet's movements more closely. The carrying of a direct challenge to Young Fortinbras. The job of ensuring that preparations for war are continued. The carrying of a letter to the uncle of warlike Young Fortinbras

4. When Hamlet is first left alone he comments with some strength on the length of time that elapsed after his father's death before Gertrude married Claudius. How long does he first say it was? Less than four months Less than three months Less than two months Less than six weeks

5. Which of the following reasons does Laertes put to his sister for treating Hamlet's love with caution? All of these reasons. Hamlet must follow the orders of his family about marriage. Hamlet's love was that of a young man and not lasting.. If she yields to him her reputation will be open to slander.

6. After Polonius has just imparted some lengthy advice to his son Laertes he gives some specific orders to his daughter Ophelia about her future behaviour towards Hamlet.What are these orders? Do not spend any time in future talking with Hamlet Make sure the King and Queen do not see you with Hamlet. Always have a chaperone with you when talking to Hamlet. Ignore what your brother has said about Hamlet.

7. Exactly how, according to the Ghost, was the murder of Hamlet's father committed? Gertrude held him down whilst Cladius stabbed him. Claudius smothered him whilst he slept. Claudius poured poison in his ear whilst he slept. Claudius put poison in his cup before he drank from it.

8. In what unusual way does Polonius ask Reynaldo to check up on Laertes whilst he is in Paris? By paying one of Laertes' servants to check up on him By inventing false accusations of bad conduct to see if anyone agrees By arranging for a local priest to hear his confession By bribing one of Laertes' friends to make reports on him

9. Which of the following is not a part of Hamlet's disordered clothing that Ophelia describes to her father? He was not wearing a hat. His stockings were hanging down to his ankles. The laces that normally tied his doublet were unfastened. His cuffs were stained with ink.

10. What reason does Claudius give for sending for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? To help Hamlet cheer up and to find out what is wrong with him. To get Hamlet to renew his attentions to Ophelia. To talk Hamlet into helping him deal with Fortinbras. To receive reports on Hamlet's behaviour at Wittenberg.

11. What request do "Old Norway" and young Fortinbras make of Claudius via the message that Valtemand brings? The surrender of one Danish castle to settle their dispute. Free passage across Denmark for the army on the way to fight the Poles. That young Hamlet should be allowed to visit Norway. That Fortinbras be allowed to visit the Danish court.

12. What proposition does Polonius put to the King regarding Hamlet and Ophelia? To forbid Ophelia from ever seeing Hamlet again. To arrange a marriage between Ophelia and Hamlet, To leave Ophelia with Hamlet and they will both hide and watch them. To tell Hamlet Ophelia wishes to marry Fortinbras.

13. Whom had Rosencrantz and Guildenstern met on their way to see Hamlet? Ophelia The players. The Grave-digger Fortinbras

14. What is the theme of the speech that Hamlet encourages the First Player to repeat for them? The tale of Hercules and his labours. The killing of Hector by Achilles. The killing of King Priam by the brutal Pyrrhus. The tragic love story of Troilus and Cressida.

15. With what Hamlet does reproach himself in the soliloquy that he makes after the Players and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern have left? His abrasive and shocking treatment of Ophelia. His inability to act madness successfully. Lack of passion over his father's death compared with the players' acting. His acceptance of his former friends though they are spies.

16. What does Hamlet mean when he talks about "paintings" to Ophelia? He refers to the art of make-up where true appearance is disguised. He refers to the portrait of Ophelia he used to wear in a locket. He refers to the portrait of his father he wears in a locket. He refers to the arras behind which Polonius is hiding.

17. In what way does Hamlet confirm that he trusts Horatio? He tells him his true feelings about Ophelia. He tells him how much he hates Polonius. He asks him to watch closely Rosencranz and Guildenstern. He asks him to observe his uncle's behaviour at the play.

18. Which part did Polonius once play in "Julius Caesar"? Mark Antony Julius Caesar Brutus Cassius

19. At which point in the "play within the play" does Claudius call for lights? When the poison is poured into Gonzago's ears. When the lady protests her undying love. When the Dumb Show has ended. When the character of Lucianus first appears.

20. What does Polonius agree is first of all in the shape of a camel, then the shape of a weasel and then the shape of a whale? A tree. One of the actors in disguise A wave on the sea. A cloud

21. When Hamlet gets the opportunity to kill Claudius as he attempts to pray what reason does he give for not taking it? He wants to talk to Gertrude first. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are too close by. Claudius' soul may go to heaven if he is killed in prayer. He wants to kill Claudius in open court.

22. Which two pictures does Hamlet force his mother to look at? One of Hamlet and one of Hamlet's father. One painted picture of Gertrude and also her face in a mirror. One of Gertrude herself and one of Ophelia One of Hamlet's father and one of Claudius.

23. What thoughts does the sight of Fortinbras' army cause Hamlet to have? He wonders whether Fortinbras will marry Ophelia. He wonders how to get the Norwegians on his side. They are ready to die for nothing - he hasn't the courage to kill Claudius.. He considers travelling to Norway instead of to England.

24. For what skill has Laertes been praised by the Frenchman, Monsieur Lamord? riding difficult horses fencing with the rapier acting playing cards

25. According to the grave-digger how long had Yorick's skull lain in the earth? twenty-three years eight years sixteen years eighteen years