| What is Hamlet debating in his famous, “To be, or not to be” soliloquy? | Whether or not to commit suicide |
| Why does Hamlet repeatedly say to Ophelia, “Get thee to a nunnery”? | He views the world, people, and especially woman as hopelessly corrupt. |
| After secretly observing Hamlet’s “To be or not to be” soliloquy and his speech to Ophelia immediately after, Claudius comes to the conclusion that…… | Lovesickness is not making Hamlet mad |
| In Hamlet’s speech to the players, he urges them to act in ways that are…. | Natural and realistic |
| Which character does Hamlet ask to observe Claudius during the performance of The Murder of Gonzago? | Horatio |
| How does Hamlet treat Ophelia during the performance of the play? | He flirts with her, using wordplay and puns. |
| How does Claudius react to The Murder of Gonzago? | He storms out just after the player king is murdered. |
| What reason does Hamlet give for his failure to act when he comes upon Claudius praying after the performance of The Murder of Gonzago? | He does not want to kill Claudius while he is praying, because then Claudius will go straight to heaven. |
| Why does Hamlet go to Gertrude’s chamber in Act 3, Scene 4? | He is going to “speak daggers” to her and criticize her for what she has done. |
| At the end of Act 3, Hamlet asks his mother not to tell Claudius that…… | He is only pretending to be insane |
Hamlet 9.08 Quiz: Act 3, Session 3
July 14, 2019