Hamlet, Act 5 Quiz
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- Q1How is the gravedigger scene different from the rest of the play?This scene focuses on death, which is not mentioned before now.This scene was not in the original play but added by the directorThis scene is more light-hearted and comedic, while the others are dark and serious.This scene is set outdoors, while the rest of the scenes are inside.30s
- Q2Laertes thinks that Ophelia should have a better funeral service. What is the priest's answer?He says that women are inferior beings and only deserve very simple funerals.He says there is no one to pay for it, since Polonius is already dead.He says she is lucky to be getting as nice of a funeral as she is, considering the nature of her death.He agrees and sets about preparing one30s
- Q3What is Hamlet most angry about when he lies over Ophelia's grave?He blames Laertes for pressuring Ophelia and causing her deathHe wants to show he loved Ophelia even more than LaertesHe is angry at himself for allowing this to happen and wants his own life to end now.He is furious at the priest for not saying more prayers over Ophelia's body30s
- Q4What did Hamlet do to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?He replaced their letters (which called for Hamlet's execution) with letters which called for their executions.He offers them money and reminds them that the three of them used to be friends. He asks them to stay with himHe pays a group of thugs to beat them and leave them for dead.He arranged for them to be kidnapped and taken to Poland30s
- Q5What is NOT a reason Hamlet is angry with Claudius?He thinks Claudius is to blame for Ophelia's deathClaudius killed his fatherHe thinks Claudius unfairly won the election over himClaudius married his mother30s
- Q6What is the one regret Hamlet has?Insulting OpheliaFighting with LaertesHaving Rosencrantz & Guildenstern executedKilling Polonius30s
- Q7Before the duel, Hamlet admits that he feels "ill at heart," but he insists on going through with it. Why?He wants to show his new fencing skills, since he's been practicing latelyHe has to face Claudius eventually, so there's no point in postponing the inevitableNow that Ophelia is dead, Hamlet has no desire to liveHe doesn't want to have another confrontation with his mother, who will be upset if he doesn't duel30s
- Q8What is the primary reason Laertes cuts Hamlet?He doesn't want Hamlet to witness his mother's deathCutting your opponent earns double pointsHe's frustrated that he's losing the duelHe wants to ensure that he gets revenge for Polonius' death30s
- Q9Who had the most accidental death in Act 5?HamletLaertesClaudiusGertrude30s
- Q10Why does Laertes reveal the entire plot to Hamlet?He discovered that his father was spying on him at college and no longer mourned his deathHe doesn't want to be executedHe wants Hamlet to endorse him as the next kingHe feels remorseful and realizes the king is more evil than Hamlet30s
- Q11According to Hamlet, why must Horatio live?Someone must live to experience life since Hamlet can'tSomeone must live to reign as king of DenmarkSomeone must bury all the bodiesSomeone must live to tell the story of what has happened30s