Hamlet, Act 3
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- Q13.1 Why does Claudius want to be left alone?So that he and Polonius can watch Hamlet and Ophelia interactSo that he and Polonius can confer about FortinbrasSo that he and Polonius can decide what to do about Hamlet’s moodinessSo that he and Polonius can discuss the upcoming play30s
- Q23.1 What do Polonius and Claudius overhear Hamlet discussing?His feelings of mourningThe life he led at schoolWhether or not to commit suicideWhether or not to marry Ophelia30s
- Q33.1 What does Ophelia give Hamlet?The gifts he has given herA letterA rejectionHer love30s
- Q43.1 Why does Hamlet call women dishonest?Because he does not trust his motherBecause they wear make-up and deceive menBecause he believes that women are inferior to menBecause they only care about money30s
- Q53.1 What does Claudius say he will do about Hamlet?Monitor his behavior closelyMarry him off to OpheliaKill himSend him to England30s
- Q63.2 What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do during the play?Watch Claudius’s reactionsPay attention to Polonius’s movementsKeep an eye on GertrudeKeep an eye on Gertrude30s
- Q73.2 How does Hamlet tease Ophelia?He tells her he does not love her.He makes fun of her family.He touches her.He makes inappropriate sexual jokes.30s
- Q83.2 What does Hamlet do during the performance?He explains everyone’s behavior.He tries to kill Claudius.He tries to make up with Ophelia.He sneaks out.30s
- Q93.2 What is Claudius’s reaction to the play?He admires the performances.He demands an encore.He doesn't pay attention.He yells and leaves.30s
- Q103.2 Who sends for Hamlet after the play?GertrudeClaudiusOpheliaHoratio30s
- Q113.3 What does Claudius want Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do with Hamlet?Find out what’s wrongTake him to EnglandKill himHelp him win back Ophelia30s
- Q123.3 Who plans to spy on Gertrude and Hamlet?OpheliaClaudiusPoloniusHoratio30s
- Q133.3 What does Claudius feel guilty for?Sending Hamlet awayMarrying the queenRunning out of the playKilling his brother30s
- Q143.3 Why does Hamlet refrain from killing Claudius when he has the opportunity to?He does not want to hurt his mother.Claudius is praying.He does not want to be king.Claudius is still his uncle.30s
- Q153.3 When does Hamlet plan to kill Claudius?When Claudius is sleepingWhen Claudius behaves badlyWhen there is a diversionWhen his mother is away30s