| Who said “…he play’s the thing, Wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the king.” and what is the significance of this quote? | Hamlet said it when he was scheming about getting revenge |
| What does Polonius what Reynaldo to do in Paris? | To put forth false rumors about Laertes so that he (Reynaldo) can determine what Laertes is actually doing thee and report back. |
| Which statements about Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are true? | They have been summoned to court by Claudius and Gertrude so that they may spy on Hamlet and discover the cause of his madness, They bring the actors with them, They try to lie to Hamlet about the purpose of their visit, insisting at first that they’ve simply come to see him |
| How does Ophelia come to believe that Hamlet is mad? | He enters her room as she is sewing; his clothes are disheveled and his look is piteous. |
| What is the meaning of Hamlet’s words, “The play’s the thing/ Wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the king”? | He wants to find out whether Claudius killed his father the King |
Quiz Hamlet Act 2
August 24, 2019