Hamlet Act 5

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Why are the gravediggers arguing about Ophelia?

1. Because they remember her being beautiful
2. Because they hear that she has killed herself
3. Because they feel pity for Laertes
4. Because they do not believe that Ophelia has died

What does the gravedigger say to Hamlet when he asks whose grave he is digging?

1. He says that it's Opheilia's grave.
2. He says that it's Polonius's grave.
3. He says that it's Hamlet's grave.
4. He says that it's his own grave.

What does Hamlet notice about the funeral procession?

1. That the procession seems irregular and suggests a suicide
2. That those who are mourning seem excessively upset
3. That Laertes has returned to take part in the funeral
4. That the funeral does not seem particularly sad

What does Hamlet say to Laertes upon realizing that it is Ophelia's funeral?

1. That Laertes is a terrible brother
2. That he loved Ophelia in ways that no one could understand
3. That he vows to take his own life now that Ophelia is dead
4. That he feels Ophelia's death is a punishment for his own bad deeds

What finally appeases Laertes at Ophelia's funeral?

1. Hamlet expresses his true feelings for Ophelia.
2. Gertrude and Claudius say that Hamlet is insane.
3. Claudius reminds Laertes that they have a plan to kill Hamlet.
4. Hamlet makes a fool of himself.

What does Hamlet tell Horatio about death?

1. That it is inevitable
2. That it should be fought at all costs
3. That he fears it
4. That thinking about it comforts him

How does Gertrude die?

1. Hamlet forces her to drink a cup of poisoned wine
2. She accidentally drinks the wine that Claudius poisoned
3. She kils herself with a sword
4. Horatio kills her with a fencing foil

How does Hamlet find out about Claudius's plan?

1. He overhears Claudius discussing it.
2. Gertrude tells him what she knows.
3. Laertes makes a dying declaration.
4. Horatio finds the poison.

What does the dying Hamlet tell Horatio to do?

1. Avenge his death
2. Mourn for him
3. Become king
4. Live and pass along his story

Who rules Denmark at the end of the play?

1. Rosencrantz
2. Horatio
3. Guildenstern
4. Fortinbras

Dies first

Dies second

Dies third

Dies fourth

Hamlet

Laertes

Gertrude

Claudius

What is Hamlet's biggest character flaw?

Is Hamlet really insane or just pretending? What proof do you have from the play?