Hamlet Act 2 Quiz Multiple Choice

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    What does Polonius believe is "The very cause of Hamlet's lunacy"? 

    • Unrequited love for Ophelia.
    • Claudius and Gertrude's marriage.
    • The imminent invasion from Norway.
    • His father's death.
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  • 2. 

    "Your bait of ___ takes this carp of ___" 

    • 1. falsehood 2. truth

    • 1. lying 2. God

    • 1. women 2. men

    • 1. worms 2. fish

    Correct Answer
    A. 1. falsehood 2. truth
    Explanation
    The phrase "Your bait of falsehood takes this carp of truth" suggests that falsehood is being used as a lure or bait to deceive or manipulate someone into accepting or believing the truth.

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  • 3. 

    Who is "him/he" when Hamlet says: "What's Hecuba to him, or he to Hecuba"

    • Polonius

    • Horatio

    • Rosencrantz

    • Player

    Correct Answer
    A. Polonius
    Explanation
    In this quote from Hamlet, "What's Hecuba to him, or he to Hecuba," Hamlet is referring to Polonius. The line is part of Hamlet's famous soliloquy in which he reflects on the emotion and passion shown by an actor in a play. Hamlet is questioning why he himself, who has so much to be passionate about, is unable to take action and seek revenge for his father's murder. By mentioning Hecuba, the queen of Troy in Greek mythology, Hamlet is comparing himself to the actor and questioning his own lack of action and emotion compared to the actor's portrayal of Hecuba. Since Polonius is present during this soliloquy, it can be inferred that "him/he" refers to Polonius.

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  • 4. 

    Which characters appear in Scene One? 

    • Claudius and Gertrude

    • Claudius and Hamlet

    • Polonius and Reynaldo

    • Polonius and Laertes

    Correct Answer
    A. Claudius and Gertrude
    Explanation
    In Scene One, the characters Claudius and Gertrude appear.

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  • 5. 

    "at a more ___ time we'll read, ___, and think upon this ___." 

    • 1. interesting 2. stay 3. thinking

    • 1. considered 2. answer 3. business

    • 1. leisured 2. look 3. book

    • 1. convenient 2. answer 3. letter

    Correct Answer
    A. 1. interesting 2. stay 3. thinking
    Explanation
    At a more interesting time we'll read, stay, and think upon this thinking.

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  • 6. 

    "Let her not walk i' th' ___. Conception is a ___, but not as your daughter might ___. 

    • 1. sea 2. boat 3. get-wet

    • 1. night 2. curse 3. love

    • 1. sun 2. blessing 3. conceive

    • 1. road 2. tie 3. die

    Correct Answer
    A. 1. sea 2. boat 3. get-wet
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "1. sea 2. boat 3. get-wet". In this sentence, the phrase "Let her not walk i' th' sea" suggests that the speaker does not want the person to go into the sea. The word "conception" refers to the act of conceiving a child, which is described as a "blessing" in the second option. The phrase "but not as your daughter might conceive" implies that the speaker does not want the daughter to conceive a child. Therefore, the correct answer is "1. sea 2. boat 3. get-wet" as it aligns with the context of the sentence.

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  • 7. 

    What is Polonius employing Reynaldo to do? 

    • Kill the king.

    • Escort Hamlet to England.

    • Drink, fence, swear, quarrel and see prostitutes.

    • Spy on his son.

    Correct Answer
    A. Kill the king.
  • 8. 

    Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? 

    • Claudius' sons

    • Players.

    • Friends of Hamlet.

    • Ambassadors.

    Correct Answer
    A. Claudius' sons
    Explanation
    Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are not Claudius' sons. They are actually friends of Hamlet. In Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are childhood friends of the main character, Hamlet, and are called upon by King Claudius to spy on him. They play a significant role in the play, but they are not related to Claudius in any way.

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