Are Laertes and Polonius really giving good advice or are they just trying to control a young woman’s heart for the sake of their own reputations? Show what you know about family expectations by acing the Hamlet Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz today.
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Hamlet Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz Questions
- Who enters after Laertes and Ophelia’s conversation?
- What does Polonius tell Laertes before he leaves?
- Which famous line begins Polonius’s advice speech?
- What does Polonius mean by “Give thy thoughts no tongue”?
- What does Polonius advise about friendship?
- What is Polonius’s warning about quarrels?
- What does Polonius say about borrowing and lending money?
- Which line concludes Polonius’s advice?
- Who receives Polonius’s final blessing before leaving?
- What does Polonius demand from Ophelia afterward?
- How does Ophelia describe Hamlet’s affection?
- What is Polonius’s reaction to Ophelia’s defense of Hamlet?
- What does Polonius instruct Ophelia to do?
- How does Ophelia respond to her father’s orders?
- What theme is central to this scene?
- What do Polonius’s words reveal about his character?
- How does Laertes view Hamlet’s rank?
- What does Polonius believe Hamlet will do to Ophelia?
- How does Polonius describe Ophelia’s duty?
- Which line best captures Polonius’s tone toward Ophelia?
- What advice does Laertes give about honor?
- What does Polonius imply about youth and love?
- What literary device dominates Polonius’s advice speech?
- Who is preparing to leave Denmark at the start of Act 1 Scene 3?
- Who is Laertes speaking with before his departure?
- What does Laertes warn Ophelia about?
- How does Laertes describe Hamlet’s affection?
- Why does Laertes think Hamlet’s love is uncertain?
- What metaphor does Laertes use to caution Ophelia?
- What does Laertes urge Ophelia to protect?