hamlet act 5 study guide

Laertes thinks that Ophelia should have a better funeral service. What is the priest’s answer. He says she is lucky to be getting as nice of a funeral as she is, considering the nature of her death.
Why does Hamlet jump into Ophelia’s grave? He shows that his sorrow is as great as Laertes’.
What does the King say to Laertes to console him after Laertes and Hamlet are separated? The King tells Laertes not to worry, that he (Laertes) will soon have the appropriate time and place to kill Hamlet.
What does Hamlet do to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? He replaced their letters (which called for Hamlet’s execution) with letters which called for their executions.
What news does Osric bring Hamlet? The King has made a wager on Hamlet’s behalf in a contest between Laertes and Hamlet.