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Hamlet Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| how are we informed of the elder Hamlet's death? why must we learn this information early? | we are informed by the ghost; we must learn it early to understand why Hamlet is sad/mad and hates Claudius |
| why is a strict watch being maintained outside the castle of Elsinore? | fear of Prince Fortinbras (Norway) attacking |
| what was the outcome of the conflict between King Hamlet and King Fortinbras of Norwaay? | King Hamlet killed King Fortinbras--then took over his land |
| In Claudius's inaugural address to his court, what does he reveal about how his fortunes have changed with the death of his brother? | 1) he became king, 2) they are at war, 3) Claudius married Gertrude so they wouldn't look weak in war |
| what actual facts do we learn from Hamlet's first soliloquy? | his dad died 2 months ago, his mom remarried quickly, and he is depressed and suicidal |
| what advice does Laertes give Ophelia about Hamlet? What reason does he give? | to stay away from Hamlet to keep her virtue (virgin) |
| what order does Polonius give Ophelia? | to stay away from Hamlet because he is a higher rank and to not accept gifts or letters from him |
| Four things Polonius advises his son. | make new friends, talk less and listen more, dress well, don't borrow or lend money, stay true to yourself |
| why do Hamlet's friends try to prevent him from following the ghost? | they fear the ghost will hurt Hamlet |
| what important information does scene 5 provide about the crime? | the King was poisoned through the ear in the garden |
| what responsibility does the ghost lay on Hamlet? | avenge his death by killing Claudius |
| why do you think Hamlet swears his friends his friends to secrecy? | he doesn't want Claudius to find out |
| what does Polonius ask Reynaldo to do for him? what does this reveal about him? | to spy on Laertes and spread lies to figure out the truth; we find out that he is a helicopter parent that doesn't trust his kids, and he's a little crazy |
| why is Ophelia so upset in scene 2? what does she say has happened? | she is upset because of her encounter with Hamlet; Hamlet grabbed her arm and didn't say anything--seemed he lost his mind |
| what evidence of Hamlet's affections for Ophelia exists? | He went to see her and seemed upset? |
| how is the problem of young Fortinbras solved? what concession has Norwaay made to quiet young Fortinbras? | his uncle threatens him to jail if he doesn't stop the fight with Denmark; he gives him money to fight with someone else (Poland) |
| what explanation does Polonius give for Hamlet's apparent insanity? why would the King prefer this explanation to be true? | being in love with Ophelia; Hamlet isn't going insane about the truth of the murder and Hamlet's insanity doesn't invlove him |
| why has the King summoned Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? | to spy on Hamlet about why he's going mad |
| what plan does Polonius concoct to prove that Hamlet is mad for love of Ophelia? | have them be alone and see how Hamlet reacts while they are hiding |
| why does Hamlet want to hear the passage about Hecuba? | it's his favorite passage |
| what is Hamlet's immediate response to the responsibility of killing Claudius? | Yes, I will, I'm ready |
| Claudius has claimed to married so quickly because... | he does not want Denmark's grief mistaken for weakness |
| when Hamlet says, "he is too much in the sun," he is... | all of the above (being forced into public while still mourning, having attention focused on his behavior, reminding his uncle that he is too much his father's son) |
| when Hamlet utters, "Frailty, thy name is woman," he is... | saying that women are weak and easily manipulated |
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