| Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? | Hamlet’s childhood friends |
| After welcoming them to Elsinore, what does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do? | Spy on Hamlet to cheer him up |
| What message do the ambassadors being Claudius back from Norway? | they want to march through denmark to Poland |
| After the ambassadors have left, what piece of writing does Polonius share with Claudius and Gertrude? | love letter |
| Early in Act 2, Polonius believes he has found the cause of Hamlet’s behavior. What is the first thing he does to test his theory? | meets with ophelia |
| In Act 2 Scene 2, what happens when Polonius first tries to speak to hamlet? | no proof, doesn’t recognize him |
| When Polonius tries to speak to Hamlet, does Polonius really believe that Hamlet is crazy? | No, Maybe doing it on purpose |
| What does Hamlet learn about Rosencrantz and Guidenstern’s reasons for visiting Elsinore? | so they can spy on him sent by king |
| In their first conversation, what important information does Hamlet reveal to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? | not always crazy |
| Hamlet is delighted that the players, a group of traveling actors, are at Elsinore. He welcomes them and asks them for 2 favors. What are those 2 favors? | perform play and add a speech |
| After watching the players give a speech about Hecuba and Priam, what does Hamlet say impresses him the most? | emotions on stage |
| At the end of Act 2 Scene 2, what does Hamlet reveal about his reasons for wanting the players to perform? | test claudius |
Hamlet Act II Scene 2
July 3, 2019