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Hamlet Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz
Hamlet Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz
How does Polonius describe his former judgment of Hamlet’s affection?
He remains uncertain
He was wrong
He was right
He was deceived by Claudius
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What emotion dominates Ophelia’s account of Hamlet?
Fear
Relief
Anger
Excitement
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What does Polonius tell Reynaldo to spread about Laertes?
False accusations of treason
Praise and honor
Rumors of wealth
Slight slanders
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Who enters after Reynaldo leaves?
Gertrude
Ophelia
Horatio
Marcellus
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What part of Hamlet’s appearance does Ophelia emphasize?
His boots muddy
His doublet unbraced
His crown missing
His cloak torn
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How does Shakespeare present Polonius in this scene?
As weak and silent
As meddling and manipulative
As wise and honest
As brave and noble
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What city is Laertes in?
Oslo
London
Rome
Paris
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Who has frightened Ophelia?
Polonius
Laertes
Claudius
Hamlet
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Who is speaking to Reynaldo at the beginning of Act 2 Scene 1?
Hamlet
Laertes
Claudius
Polonius
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What does Polonius plan to prove to the King and Queen?
That love drives Hamlet mad
That Hamlet plots revenge
That Ophelia is guilty
That Hamlet is sane
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How long does Hamlet stare at Ophelia before leaving?
For hours without pause
Until dawn
As if he would draw her picture
For a single second
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What does this scene foreshadow?
Laertes’s return to Denmark
Polonius’s growing interference
Ophelia’s betrayal of Hamlet
The King’s confession
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What state is Ophelia in when she enters?
Tired and confused
Calm and joyful
Angry and defiant
Distressed and frightened
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What expression does Ophelia say Hamlet had?
Pale and pitiful
Furious and red
Calm and smiling
Vacant and distant
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What does Polonius decide to do next?
Question Laertes
Send another spy
Confront Hamlet directly
Tell the King
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What theme is reinforced by Polonius’s actions?
Power and corruption
Fate and destiny
Deception and surveillance
Love and passion
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How does Ophelia describe Hamlet’s clothing?
Covered in blood
Completely white
Royal and ornate
Disheveled and unfastened
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What does Polonius hope to learn through gossip?
Hamlet’s whereabouts
The King’s opinion of Laertes
The Queen’s loyalty
The truth of Laertes’s behavior
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What does Polonius call Hamlet’s condition?
Mad from ambition
Mad for love
Lost in thought
Corrupted by spirits
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What method does Polonius suggest Reynaldo use?
Indirect questioning
Letters of reference
Royal orders
Direct interrogation
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What does Polonius instruct Ophelia to do afterward?
Write to Hamlet
Meet Hamlet secretly
Avoid Hamlet completely
Confront Claudius
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What does this scene primarily reveal about the court of Denmark?
Its peace and harmony
Its religious piety
Its atmosphere of spying and mistrust
Its devotion to truth
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What literary device is used in Polonius’s plan for Reynaldo?
Hyperbole
Dramatic irony
Simile
Personification
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What is Polonius’s relationship to Laertes?
Friend
Brother
Uncle
Father
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What does Hamlet do when he sees Ophelia?
Cries aloud for help
Grabs her wrist and stares at her
Speaks loving words
Runs away instantly
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How does Polonius react to hearing Ophelia’s obedience?
He scolds her
He doubts her
He praises her
He ignores her
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Why does Polonius send Reynaldo to spy on Laertes?
To deliver a secret message
To collect money
To see if he behaves properly
To find Ophelia
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What does Polonius think caused Hamlet’s strange behavior?
Guilt for murder
Madness from grief
Fear of Claudius
Love for Ophelia
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What task does Polonius give to Reynaldo?
Deliver letters to Hamlet
Invite the King to supper
Spy on Laertes in Paris
Collect taxes from Denmark
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What does Ophelia say she did before Hamlet’s visit?
Sent him letters
Obeyed her father and rejected Hamlet
Confessed her love
Visited the King
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