HAMLET QUIZ ACTS 4 AND 5
MS FRACASSI
ENG4U5
QUESTION1
 1) In Act 3 the Queen made a promise to Hamlet, then
she breaks it right away. What was that promise (1)
and how does she break it (1) (2 total)
 Promised not to tell Claudius about Polonius
 Tells Claudius right away
QUESTION 2
 2) Hamlet gets mad at Rosencratz and Guildenstern
and calls them both a name. Why is he mad at them
(1) and what name does he call them (1) (2 total).
 Calls them “sponges”
 Bc they supposed to be his friends but they are under
the king’s control
QUESTION 3
 3) Hamlet runs into Fortinbras and his army. Where
are they going? Why? (2)
 To Poland
 To fight for a small insignificant piece of land
QUESTION 4
 4) What is Hamlet inspired to do after this meeting?
Why? (2)
 Inspired to get revenge
 Bc the soldiers are willing to risk their lives and kill for
such a small piece of land, yet he’s not willing to risk
his own life to avenge his father
QUESTION 5
 5) When Laertes first arrives back in Denmark, who
does he think killed his father? Why? (2)
 He thinks Claudius did it
 Bc there was no state funeral, everything was very
secretive
QUESTION 6
 6) Describe the plan that Claudius and Laertes come
up with to kill Hamlet. (3)
 Fencing match
 Laertes’ sword will be dipped in poison
 Claudius will have a poison cup
QUESTION 7
 7) How does Ophelia die? Who killed her? (2)
 Drowns
 She kills herself
QUESTION 8
 8) Who is so overtaken with grief that he jumps into
Ophelia’s grave (1) ?
 Laertes
QUESTION 9
 9) How does Gertrude die? (1)
QUESTION 10
 10) How does Claudius die? (1)
 Wounded by Hamlet
 Forced to drink from the cup
QUESTION 11
 11) ‘He is justly served. / It is a poison tempered by
himself./ Exchange forgiveness with me, noble
Hamlet.” (V.ii.342-344). Who is speaking? Give some
context. What is he asking for? (3)
 Laertes
 During the battle, right before he dies
 Begging for forgiveness
QUESTION 12
 12) Who will take over Denmark after Hamlet’s death?
(1)
 Fortinbras