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Hamlet, Part 4: Comparing and Contrasting Interpretations — Quiz

Question 9 • British Literature and Composition

Read the excerpt from Act III of Hamlet . Polonius: . . . [To OPHELIA.] Read on this book; That show of such an exercise may colour Your loneliness. Which adaptation of this excerpt best indicates a change in time period?

Answer
A
To show her that you are indeed alone, read this book.
B
If you read this book, it will show Hamlet that you are alone.
C
Look at this computer tablet to highlight that you are all alone.
D
Read this book; that will emphasize that you don’t need him.

Explanation

The excerpt has Polonius tell Ophelia to read a book so her reading makes her seem lonely. A tablet is a modern device that updates the setting to a different time period while keeping the idea of appearing absorbed and alone. Choice B, “Look at this computer tablet to highlight that you are all alone,” best shows that change; the other choices still use a book or mainly rephrase the original wording.

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