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Hamlet Act 3 Quiz
Hamlet Act 3 Quiz
Where does Polonius hide when Hamlet visits Gertrude’s chamber?
In the closet
Under the bed
Outside the door
Behind the arras
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What does Hamlet accuse his mother of?
Plotting with Polonius
Spying on him
Favoring Ophelia
Marriage to her husband’s murderer
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Who says, “The lady doth protest too much, methinks”?
Gertrude
Rosencrantz
Ophelia
Horatio
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What prevents Claudius from praying sincerely?
He fears discovery
He doubts God’s mercy
He blames Gertrude
He still enjoys the rewards of his sin
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Who appears in Gertrude’s chamber after Polonius’s death?
The Ghost
Horatio
Claudius
Rosencrantz
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What do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern plan to do after Polonius’s death?
Bury Polonius
Confront Claudius
Escort Hamlet to England
Guard Gertrude
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What does the Ghost remind Hamlet to do?
Spare his mother and remember his purpose
Destroy the crown
Kill Claudius immediately
Flee Denmark
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What does Hamlet tell Ophelia to do?
“Confess thy sins”
“Pray for my soul”
“Beware of false friends”
“Get thee to a nunnery”
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What object symbolizes Claudius’s guilt throughout Act 3?
The poisoned play
Hamlet’s dagger
The prayer book
Gertrude’s ring
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What does Hamlet do when he hears Polonius move behind the curtain?
He hides the body
He stabs him
He flees
He calls for guards
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What does Gertrude think of Hamlet’s actions?
She praises his courage
She fears Claudius’s revenge
She forgives him immediately
She believes he is mad
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What is the title of the play performed before the king?
The Mousetrap
The Murder of Gonzago
The Poisoned King
The Tragedy of Elsinore
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What does Polonius still believe is the cause of Hamlet’s madness?
Guilt over his father’s death
Ambition for power
Love for Ophelia
Fear of Claudius
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What is the purpose of the play within the play?
To entertain the court
To distract Polonius
To test Claudius’s guilt
To impress Ophelia
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Can Gertrude see the Ghost?
No, only Hamlet can
Yes, and she speaks to it
No, because the Ghost hides
Yes, but she ignores it
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What does Claudius admit while praying?
His fear of Hamlet
His guilt for murdering his brother
His alliance with Norway
His love for Gertrude
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What does Claudius conclude after overhearing Hamlet and Ophelia?
Hamlet’s madness is not caused by love
Hamlet is plotting against him
Hamlet is mad for love
Ophelia deceives Hamlet
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What famous soliloquy begins Act 3 Scene 1?
“Now might I do it pat”
“To be or not to be, that is the question”
“O, what a rogue and peasant slave am I”
“O, that this too too solid flesh would melt”
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What is Claudius’s reaction to the play?
He confronts Hamlet
He leaves quietly
He applauds and laughs
He rises and calls for light
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What message does Hamlet give to Gertrude for Claudius?
He forgives him
He will go to England
He challenges him
He repents for murder
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Why does Hamlet decide not to kill Claudius while he prays?
He has no weapon
He is afraid of guards nearby
He might send his soul to heaven
He wants witnesses
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Who arranges for Ophelia to meet Hamlet while they secretly observe?
Gertrude and Rosencrantz
Laertes and Polonius
Claudius and Polonius
Horatio and Marcellus
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Where does Claudius go immediately after the play?
To speak with Gertrude
To pray
To summon Rosencrantz
To find Polonius
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Who does Hamlet think he is stabbing?
Rosencrantz
The Ghost
Claudius
Laertes
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How does Hamlet treat Polonius’s body?
With reverence
With mockery and indifference
With fear and panic
With regret and sorrow
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What is Hamlet’s behavior like during his meeting with Ophelia?
Calm and kind
Silent and passive
Joyful and forgiving
Erratic and cruel
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Who does Hamlet ask to watch Claudius during the play?
Horatio
Ophelia
Gertrude
Rosencrantz
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What theme does Hamlet explore in his “To be or not to be” soliloquy?
Love and betrayal
Loyalty and ambition
Fate and prophecy
Life, death, and the fear of the unknown
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What theme dominates Act 3?
Revenge versus forgiveness
Appearance versus reality
Ambition versus loyalty
Fate versus free will
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What does Hamlet say to Claudius after the play?
He mocks him with double meanings
He apologizes
He ignores him
He praises the performance
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