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Hamlet
Act IV, Scene 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does Laertes find out that vindicates Claudius so the two can now be friends? | The person who killed Polonius also pursued the King's life |
| Why didn't Claudius punish Hamlet for his malefactions? | Gertrude dotes on Hamlet and Claudius loves her and the Common People love Hamlet |
| Does the King agree that Laertes shall have his revenge? | Yes |
| Who does the messenger bring letters to Claudius from? | Hamlet |
| Where does Hamlet's letter say he is? | Back in the kingdom--Denmark |
| The note that Claudius reads is in whose handwriting? | Hamlet's handwriting |
| The King asks Laertes to take his advice. Does he? | Yes, as long as the King doesn't ask Laertes to make peace with Hamlet |
| Who is the young man from Normandy who rides horseback very well? | Lamond |
| Lamond reported that Laertes is a master swordsman. How did Hamlet react to the report? | With envy--Hamlet wants to challenge Laertes to a sword fight |
| Why does Claudius ask Laertes if Laertes loved his father? | Claudius wants to know what Laertes would undertake to show his loyalty to Poloniuw |
| To where does Claudius ask Laertes to stay close? | To his chamber |
| Eventually what will the King set up between Hamlet and Laertes? | A sword fight |
| How will Laertes cheat during the sword fight? | Laertes will choose a sword without a button on the tip |
| What king of poison will Laertes add on the sword tip? | A poison so lethal that it will kill a person if blood is drawn--even from a scratch |
| As a further backup plan, what does Claudius suggest? | Claudius will poison the wine that Hamlet will drink when he gets thirsty |
| What news of Ophelia does Gertrude bring Laertes? | Ophelia has drown |
| How did Ophelia drown? | As Ophelia was hanging some flower wreaths on a limb, the limb broke, and Ophelia fell to the brook. Her garments pulled her down. |
| Why does Claudius want Gertrude to follow Laertes? | Claudius says he's worked hard to calm Laertes and now Claudius feels it will start again |