| What does Hamlet compare Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to? Why? | A sponge bc they “suck up” information and if you “squeeze” them they will give up info |
| What does Claudius’s response when Gertrude tells him that Hamlet murdered Polonius? | He says that Hamlet must be sent away to England |
| What does Claudius’s letter to the king of England say? | To kill Hamlet immediately when he arrives in England |
| What does Fortinbras inspire Hamlet to do? Why? | Fortinbras’s army is fighting and willing to die over a worthless piece of land so they inspire Hamlet to be brace and get revenge for his fathers murder |
| How does Ophelia react to her fathers death? | She loses her mind |
| What is Claudius and Laertes two part plan to kill Hamlet ? | Claudius will arrange a fencing match between hamlet and Laertes. Laertes sword will have poison on the tip and as a backup plan they will give Hamlet a poisoned drink |
| What are Claudius’s two reasons for not punishing Hamlet more severely? | 1) his mother loves him very much 2) the public of Denmark loves him |
| What does horatio’s letter from Hamlet say? | His ship was attacked by pirates and he escaped |
| What does the letter from Hamlet to Claudius say? | He is sorry, and he is returning to Denmark |
| How does Ophelia drown? | She was climbing a tree , she fell in a brook and she didn’t try to save herself |
| Why is there debate surrounding the nature of Ophelia’s funeral ? | They think she may have committed suicide, so she can’t receive a “Christian” burial |
| How long has the gravedigger been sexton, and when did he first become employed? | He has been a grave digger for 30 years and he began his employment when Hamlet was born |
| What joking insult to the English does Shakespeare put into the gravediggers dialogues, regarding Hamlets madness? | He says that all English men are mad |
| What does Laertes say is the cause of Ophelia’s madness which led her to death ? | The death of her father has made her mad |
| What prompts Hamlets outburst at Ophelia’s graveside? | He is upset that Laertes is grieving over his sister so dramatically… he says he loved Ophelia more |
| What order did Claudius’ letter, carried by Guildenstern and Rosencrantz, convey to the English regarding Hamlets fate ? | The letter stated that Hamlet should be put to death |
| How does Hamlet justify his counterfeit command the Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are to be murdered by the English? | Hamlet justified switching the letters bc he said Rosencrantz and Guildenstern got what they deserved for getting caught in the crossfire of mighty opportunities |
| In his apology of Laertes, what does Hamlet mean when he says, “I have shot my arrow over the house and hurt my brother” ? | Hamlet means that he is sorry for having hurt Laertes |
| Why does Hamlet forbid Horatio to drink the rest of the poisoned cup? | Hamlet says that Horatio must tell everyone the truth about what actually happened |
| Who will ascend to power as the new king of Denmark? | Fortinbras will be the new king |
Act 4 & 5 hamlet test
September 10, 2019