| Why is Reynaldo obligated to follow Polonius’s instructions? | Polonius is Reynaldo’s social superior. |
| What does Polonius advise Reynaldo to do? | Spread rumors about Laertes |
| Polonius’s instructions to Reynaldo demonstrate his belief that….. | One can use deception to uncover the truth |
| Why are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern summoned to Elsinore? | Claudius and Gertrude want them to find out what is wrong with Hamlet. |
| Both Hamlet’s letters to Ophelia and his behavior during their meeting convince Polonius that Hamlet’s madness is …. | Rooted in lovesickness |
| The language that Hamlet uses when talking to Polonius is filled with…. | Double meanings |
| Polonius’s idea for uncovering the truth about Hamlet’s apparent madness is to …. | Spy on him |
| How does Hamlet feel about the player’s ability to summon real emotion while delivering a speech about a fictional character? | It impresses him and makes him upset with himself. |
| Hamlet’s soliloquy at the end of Act 2 is filled with language that captures his feelings of …. | Self-loathing |
| What is Hamlet’s plan as Act 2 draws to a close? | He will use the play to find out if Claudius is guilty of the murder. |
Hamlet 9.04 Quiz: Act 2
July 30, 2019