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Hamlet Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz
Hamlet Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz
What is Polonius’s warning about quarrels?
Avoid them but fight bravely if drawn in
Always challenge insults
Never fight under any cause
Ignore all threats
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Who enters after Laertes and Ophelia’s conversation?
Horatio
Polonius
Claudius
Hamlet
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What does Polonius instruct Ophelia to do?
Distance herself from Hamlet
Marry quickly
Tell the Queen everything
Confess her love publicly
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Which famous line begins Polonius’s advice speech?
“Brevity is the soul of wit”
“To thine own self be true”
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be”
“Give thy thoughts no tongue”
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What does Polonius say about borrowing and lending money?
It loses both itself and friend
It strengthens relationships
It shows generosity
It brings wealth
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How does Laertes view Hamlet’s rank?
A source of envy
A mark of humility
A barrier to love
A sign of virtue
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What theme is central to this scene?
War and diplomacy
Parental control and obedience
Corruption and greed
Revenge and justice
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What does Polonius tell Laertes before he leaves?
News of war
Royal orders
A warning about Hamlet
A list of life lessons
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Who is preparing to leave Denmark at the start of Act 1 Scene 3?
Laertes
Horatio
Rosencrantz
Hamlet
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Who receives Polonius’s final blessing before leaving?
Hamlet
Ophelia
Laertes
Horatio
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What does Polonius believe Hamlet will do to Ophelia?
Deceive her for his amusement
Marry her secretly
Expose her to ridicule
Protect her virtue
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Which line best captures Polonius’s tone toward Ophelia?
“You speak like a green girl”
“Trust not in thy father’s word”
“Your heart deceives your head”
“You are wise beyond your years”
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What does Polonius mean by “Give thy thoughts no tongue”?
Speak whatever you feel
Think before you speak
Stay silent forever
Lie to protect yourself
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What does Laertes warn Ophelia about?
Hamlet’s intentions
Her own reputation
Fortinbras’s threat
Court gossip
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How does Laertes describe Hamlet’s affection?
A deep eternal bond
A fleeting youth’s toy
A political maneuver
A noble promise
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What metaphor does Laertes use to caution Ophelia?
A tempest at sea
Spring flowers fading
A fire consuming
A bird in a cage
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Why does Laertes think Hamlet’s love is uncertain?
He seeks another
He is known to be unfaithful
He travels too often
He is bound by his royal duty
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What does Polonius imply about youth and love?
It is holy and blessed
It is impulsive and unreliable
It is wise and enduring
It is sacred and eternal
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What does Polonius demand from Ophelia afterward?
An account of her relationship with Hamlet
A vow to obey her brother
A confession of deceit
A promise to avoid court gossip
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What literary device dominates Polonius’s advice speech?
Aphorism
Irony
Hyperbole
Metaphor
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How does Ophelia describe Hamlet’s affection?
Deceptive and cruel
Honourable and genuine
Cold and distant
Weak and foolish
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What is Polonius’s reaction to Ophelia’s defense of Hamlet?
He remains silent
He supports the relationship
He praises her honesty
He mocks her naivety
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Which line concludes Polonius’s advice?
“To thine own self be true”
“The rest is silence”
“This above all, remember thy king”
“All that glisters is not gold”
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What does Polonius advise about friendship?
Make new friends quickly
Avoid all company
Hold on to old friends
Trust no one
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Who is Laertes speaking with before his departure?
Ophelia
Claudius
Gertrude
Polonius
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What advice does Laertes give about honor?
Be true to yourself
Trust others to uphold it
Let it go when love calls
Defend it with pride
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What do Polonius’s words reveal about his character?
Pompous and controlling
Brave and loyal
Gentle and forgiving
Indifferent and detached
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What does Laertes urge Ophelia to protect?
Her virtue
Her wealth
Her freedom
Her family name
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How does Ophelia respond to her father’s orders?
She runs away
She protests angrily
She agrees to obey
She ignores him
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How does Polonius describe Ophelia’s duty?
To follow Laertes
To serve the Queen
To obey him above all
To trust Hamlet’s vows
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