AnswersHSA 26-27 English IV A -ICHamlet, Part 8: Themes

Conflicting Perspectives Answers

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Which lines from the play best show how Gertrude feels about Hamlet’s present state of mind?

A
“And sure I am, two men there is not living / To whom he more adheres”
B
“To show us so much gentry and goodwill / As to expand your time with us awhile”
C
“And I beseech you instantly to visit / My too much changed son.”
D
“Go, some of you, / And bring these gentlemen where Hamlet is.”
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Read the excerpt. How do Rosencrantz’s feelings change after his conversation with the king and queen?

A
He is excited by the promise of a reward.
B
He fears that he is the wrong person for the job and panics.
C
He no longer wants to spend time with Guildenstern.
D
He forgets what they have asked him to do.
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How do Rosencrantz’s and Guildenstern’s perspectives conflict in this excerpt?

A
They disagree about the need for debate.
B
They disagree about the importance of names.
C
They disagree about whether people know who they are.
D
They disagree about whether life is confusing.
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Read the excerpt. What is the effect of the characters’ different perspectives?

A
Rosencrantz tries to convince Guildenstern that they should go home.
B
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern argue about how best to approach Hamlet.
C
Guildenstern and Rosencrantz become angry with each other.
D
Guildenstern tries to reassure Rosencrantz that everything will work out.
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Read the excerpt. How does Guildenstern change Rosencrantz’s perspective about staying?

A
He reminds Rosencrantz of the reward they were promised.
B
He makes fun of Rosencrantz until Rosencrantz is too embarrassed to leave.
C
He imagines how enjoyable it will be to reunite with Hamlet.
D
He presents a logical argument for the importance of following orders.

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