Hamlet Act II Scene 2

Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? Hamlet’s childhood friends
After welcoming them to Elsinore, what does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do? Spy on Hamlet to cheer him up
What message do the ambassadors being Claudius back from Norway? they want to march through denmark to Poland
After the ambassadors have left, what piece of writing does Polonius share with Claudius and Gertrude? love letter
Early in Act 2, Polonius believes he has found the cause of Hamlet’s behavior. What is the first thing he does to test his theory? meets with ophelia
In Act 2 Scene 2, what happens when Polonius first tries to speak to hamlet? no proof, doesn’t recognize him
When Polonius tries to speak to Hamlet, does Polonius really believe that Hamlet is crazy? No, Maybe doing it on purpose
What does Hamlet learn about Rosencrantz and Guidenstern’s reasons for visiting Elsinore? so they can spy on him sent by king
In their first conversation, what important information does Hamlet reveal to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? not always crazy
Hamlet is delighted that the players, a group of traveling actors, are at Elsinore. He welcomes them and asks them for 2 favors. What are those 2 favors? perform play and add a speech
After watching the players give a speech about Hecuba and Priam, what does Hamlet say impresses him the most? emotions on stage
At the end of Act 2 Scene 2, what does Hamlet reveal about his reasons for wanting the players to perform? test claudius