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Hamlet
Act V, Scene 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| While on his voyage to England, what does Hamlet steal from Rosencrantz? | The sealed document |
| What did the documents say? | Hamlet's head was to be cut off |
| What did Hamlet do about R&G's commission? | Hamlet kept the original and wrote out new orders saying put the bearers of this commission to death without delay |
| How did Hamlet seal the papers? | Hamlet happened to have his father's signet -- identical to the King's -- in his pouch |
| What happens to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? | They go to their deaths. |
| Name 4 ways Claudius has hurt Hamlet. | He killed the king, debauched Gertrude, took the throne, and tried to kill Hamlet |
| How does Hamlet 'play' with Osric? | Hamlet keeps demanding Osric put his hat on |
| What message does Osric deliver to Hamlet? | The King wagers that Hamlet can beat Laertes in a fencing match (out of 12 bouts, Laertes says he can win 9 out of 12) |
| What does the King wager? | 6 Barbary horses |
| What does Laertes wager? | 6 French rapiers and daggers and accessories |
| Does Hamlet accept the challenge? | Yes |
| Soon after Osric leaves, another Lord comes to Hamlet with another message from Claudius. What is the message? | Are you ready to compete with Laertes now? |
| Before fencing, what instructions does Gertrude give Hamlet? | Hamlet should be courteous to Laertes |
| Does Hamlet find his mother's instructions agreeable? | Yes |
| Why does Hamlet think he will win the fencing wager? | Since Laertes went to France, Hamlet has practiced daily |
| When Hamlet admits to feeling uneasy about the fencing match, what does Horatio suggest? | Horatio wants to tell everyone that Hamlet is ill |
| How does Hamlet respond when Horatio suggested cancelling the match? | No--no one knows when a person's time to die it. |
| Hamlet apologizes to Laertes. What does Hamlet blame his bad behaviors? | His insanity--or madness |
| How does Laertes respond to Hamlet's apology? | In the natural -- yes. In respect to his honor--Laertes reserves judgment |
| What does the King put in Hamlet's cup? | A pearl more valuable than that worn by the 4 previous kings. |
| Who makes the first hit? | Hamlet |
| When the King offers the poisoned drink to Hamlet, how does Hamlet respond? | No--he'll play longers |
| Who drinks from Hamlet's poisoned drink? | Gertrude |
| Who warns Gertrude not to drink from the poisoned cup? | Claudius |
| Who is wounded first? | Hamlet |
| How does Laertes get wounded? | In their scuffle, Hamlet and Laertes exchange rapiers |
| What does Laertes mean when he says he's "like a bird caught in his own trap?" | Laertes is killed by the poison on the tip of his own sword |
| Who tells Hamlet that Gertrude has been poisoned by the drink? | Laertes |
| How does Claudius die? | Hamlet stabs the King and forces him to drink poison too. |
| What does Laertes ask of Hamlet before he dies? | Exchange forgiveness. Laertes and his father's sins not be blamed on Hamlet. Hamlet's not be blamed on Laertes |
| Why does Horatio NOT drink poison and join Hamlet? | So he can tell the truth about Hamlet |
| Who does Hamlet support as the next King of Denmark? | Fortinbras |
| What news comes from the Ambassador from England? | Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead |
| What does Hamlet ask of Fortinbras to be allowed to do? | To explain how all the recent events took place |
| How does Fortinbras treat Hamlet in his death? | As a true and loyal soldier |
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