Polonius dispatches his servant Reynaldo to France with money and written notes for Laertes. What does he order him to do? to inquire about and spy on Laertes’ personal life. What does he do before sending him on his way?…
Hamlet Act 3- Notes/Key Events
Act 3, Scene I Summary After Rosencrantz and Guildenstern report their failure to find the cause of Hamlet’s madness, Polonius places Ophelia where he and Claudius may secretly observe a meeting between her and Hamlet. Hamlet is at first courteous…
July 17, 2019
Hamlet Act 4
Who does Claudius send to recover Polonius’s Body? Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Does Hamlet reveal where the body is in THIS scene? (Scene 2) No Where has Hamlet hidden the body? Under the stairs, near the lobby What does Claudius have…
July 17, 2019
Hamlet Inferential and Comprehension Questions
Where does the story take place? Denmark When does the story take place? The twelfth century Who were the first guards to see the ghost? And who did they tell about it? Marcellus and Horatio; they told Hamlet about it.…
July 17, 2019
Hamlet Act 4
In the beginning of this scene, what does Gertrude tell Claudius? that Hamlet killed Polonius and that his madness is a threat. What is Claudius first reaction to the news of Polonuius’s death? he is upset, but knows he should…
July 17, 2019
Hamlet Act III Notes
What question is Hamlet considering when he first appears in this act? What, according to Hamlet, is “a consummation/ devoutly to be wish’d? Is it worth to live? (“to be or not to be, that is the question.” he wishes…
July 17, 2019
Hamlet Act 1 Scene 1
What is the atmosphere at the opening of the play? Cold, spooky, quiet How is this produced? “Twas not a mouse stirring”, “Tis bitter cold” Explain, “Long live the king” Commemorating old king and saluting new king Who is Bernardo,…
July 17, 2019
Hamlet – Multiple Choice
Reynaldo Whom does Polonius send to France to spy on Laertes? The castle ramparts and Gertrude’s bedchamber Where does the ghost appear during the play? By pouring poison into his ear How did Claudius murder King Hamlet? Wittenberg Where is…
July 17, 2019
Hamlet – Revenge Quotes
“Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder” Ghost. Manipulation – not a loving relationship “What would he do, had he the motive and the cue for passion that I have?” Compares himself to the actor/wonders how actor would cope in…
July 17, 2019