Hamlet Act IV

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When Claudius asks about Hamlet's mental condition, Gertrude replies that Hamlet is
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depressed
improving
mad
sane

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Q1
When Claudius asks about Hamlet's mental condition, Gertrude replies that Hamlet is
depressed
improving
mad
sane
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Q2
Claudius orders that Hmalet must leave for England
within the week
when the weather changes
after he is tried for Polonius's murder
that very day
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Q3
Claudius remarks that he must treat Hamlet cautiously because Hamlet
has a nasty temper
is popular with the people
might one day be king
is in poor health
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Q4
On the open plain, Hamlet speaks with
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Norwegian general Forinbras
one of Fortinbras's captains
his friend Horatio
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Q5
Laertes is shocked and dismayed when he sees
Hamlet
Ophelia
Gertrude
Claudius
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Q6
Where did Hamlet hide Polonius's body?
his bedroom
the ballroom
the chapel
the upstairs lobby
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Q7
What has Claudius planned for Hamlet on his arrival in England?
to kill Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
to be killed
to become the king of England
to assassinate the king of England
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Q8
What is the destination of Fortinbras army?
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Poland
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Q9
What is Fortinbras mission in Poland?
to kill the Pollacks
to kill Hamlet
to become king of Poland
to gain a piece of worthless land
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Q10
What accusation does Laertes make toward Claudius?
that Claudius killed Polonius
that Claudius caused Ophelia's madness
that Claudius killed Old Hamlet
that Claudius is planning on killing Hamlet
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Q11
How does Claudius respond to Laertes's accusations?
Claudius has a feast for Laertes homecoming.
Claudius gets angry and banishes Laertes.
Claudius calmly tells Laertes he will reveal the identity of Polonius's killer.
Claudius has Ophelia executed for Laertes treasonous suggestion.
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Q12
What behaviors indicate Ophelia's madness?
She babbles in garbled phrases.
She dances everywhere she goes.
She does not take in nourishment.
She sings nonsensical songs and scatters flowers about.
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Q13
What threat does Laertes pose to Claudius's reign as king?
He may marry Queen Gertrude.
He may lead an army for Poland to invade Denmark.
He may turn Hamlet against Claudius.
He may overthrow Claudius as king.
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Q14
What news is contained in Hamlet's letter to Horatio?
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead.
He has returned to Denmark on a pirate ship and wants to meet Horatio soon.
He plans on never returning to Denmark.
He s still n love with Ophelia.
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Q15
What trick does Claudius use to win Laertes over?
He promises to give Laertes the kingship if he will leave him alone.
He promises to make Laertes his advisor.
He tells Laertes that he will divorce Gertrude so Laertes can marry her.
He convinces Laertes that Hamlet killed Polonius and is also plotting to kill Claudius.
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