| Where does Polonius send Reynaldo? | To France to spy on Laertes |
| Who is Fortinbras planning to attack now that he cannot attack Denmark? | The Poles |
| Where was Ophelia when she has an odd encounter with Hamlet? | Her sewing room |
| How does Hamlet look when he enters the room? | Disheveled and unkept |
| How does Hamlet act with Ophelia? | He grabs her, looks at her, and then leaves without taking his eyes from her |
| According to Polonius, why is Hamlet mad? | He believes Hamlet is reacting to Ophelia’s rejection. |
| Why have Rosencrantz and Guildenstern come to the castle? | They have come to entertain Hamlet, discover why he is acting strange and report back to Claudius |
| What do Claudius and Gertrude believe is making Hamlet crazy? | The death of his father and their marriage |
| What is Polonius’ plan for testing his theory about Hamlet’s madness? | He is going to arrange a meeting between Hamlet and Ophelia while he eavesdrops |
| Who comes to the castle and becomes part of Hamlet’s deceit? | Players (actors) |
| What is the name of the play Hamlet asks the players to perform? | The Murder of Gonzago |
| What arrangement does Hamlet make with Player 1? | He arranges to have several of his own lines put into the play |
| In his final soliloquy of the act, what does Hamlet call himself? | A coward |
| What is the famous line of the act? | The plays the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the king |
Hamlet Act II Quiz
August 12, 2019