Question 1

3.1 Why does Claudius want to be left alone?

Accepted Answer

So that he and Polonius can watch Hamlet and Ophelia interact

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So that he and Polonius can confer about Fortinbras

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So that he and Polonius can decide what to do about Hamlet’s moodiness

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So that he and Polonius can discuss the upcoming play

Question 2

3.1 What do Polonius and Claudius overhear Hamlet discussing?

Accepted Answer

Whether or not to commit suicide

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His feelings of mourning

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The life he led at school

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Whether or not to marry Ophelia

Question 3

3.1 What does Ophelia give Hamlet?

Accepted Answer

The gifts he has given her

Answer

A letter

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A rejection

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Her love

Question 4

3.1 Why does Hamlet call women dishonest?

Accepted Answer

Because they wear make-up and deceive men

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Because he does not trust his mother

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Because he believes that women are inferior to men

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Because they only care about money

Question 5

3.1 What does Claudius say he will do about Hamlet?

Accepted Answer

Send him to England

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Monitor his behavior closely

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Marry him off to Ophelia

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Kill him

Question 6

3.2 What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do during the play?

Accepted Answer

Watch Claudius’s reactions

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Pay attention to Polonius’s movements

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Keep an eye on Gertrude

Answer

Keep an eye on Gertrude

Question 7

3.2 How does Hamlet tease Ophelia?

Accepted Answer

He makes inappropriate sexual jokes.

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He tells her he does not love her.

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He makes fun of her family.

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He touches her.

Question 8

3.2 What does Hamlet do during the performance?

Accepted Answer

He explains everyone’s behavior.

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He tries to kill Claudius.

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He tries to make up with Ophelia.

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He sneaks out.

Question 9

3.2 What is Claudius’s reaction to the play?

Accepted Answer

He yells and leaves.

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He admires the performances.

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He demands an encore.

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He doesn't pay attention.

Question 10

3.2 Who sends for Hamlet after the play?

Accepted Answer

Gertrude

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Claudius

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Ophelia

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Horatio

Question 11

3.3 What does Claudius want Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do with Hamlet?

Accepted Answer

Take him to England

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Find out what’s wrong

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Kill him

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Help him win back Ophelia

Question 12

3.3 Who plans to spy on Gertrude and Hamlet?

Accepted Answer

Polonius

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Ophelia

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Claudius

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Horatio

Question 13

3.3 What does Claudius feel guilty for?

Accepted Answer

Killing his brother

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Sending Hamlet away

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Marrying the queen

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Running out of the play

Question 14

3.3 Why does Hamlet refrain from killing Claudius when he has the opportunity to?

Accepted Answer

Claudius is praying.

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He does not want to hurt his mother.

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He does not want to be king.

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Claudius is still his uncle.

Question 15

3.3 When does Hamlet plan to kill Claudius?

Accepted Answer

When Claudius behaves badly

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When Claudius is sleeping

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When there is a diversion

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When his mother is away

Question 16

3.4 Why does Polonius want to eavesdrop on Hamlet?

Accepted Answer

So that he can find out why Hamlet is angry and upset

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Because Gertrude is scared for her own safety

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Because he promised Claudius he would

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So that he can find out how Hamlet feels about Ophelia

Question 17

3.4 What does Hamlet accuse his mother of?

Accepted Answer

Betraying his father

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Betraying Claudius

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Betraying herself

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Betraying him/Hamlet

Question 18

3.4 Why does Hamlet kill Polonius?

Accepted Answer

Because he mistakes Polonius for Claudius

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Because Polonius does not believe that Ophelia and Hamlet should marry

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Because he is going crazy

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Because he believes his mother is having an affair

Question 19

3.4 Why does Gertrude think Hamlet is insane?

Accepted Answer

Because he appears to be talking to himself

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Because he attacks her

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Because he killed Polonius

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Because he is making accusations against Claudius

Question 20

3.4 What message does the ghost bring Hamlet?

Accepted Answer

To remember that he has not yet gotten revenge

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To leave his mother alone

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To give up

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To hide Polonius’s body

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