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Which words best describe Gertrude in Act IV of Hamlet?

A
brave, authoritative
B
kind, compassionate
C
nervous, defensive
D
shrewd, devious
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He becomes more interested in seeking political power.
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He becomes more dedicated to intellectual pursuits.
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He becomes less concerned with his family’s name.
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He becomes less concerned with correct behavior.
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sensitive
B
principled
C
judgmental
D
manipulative
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In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, what plot events undermine Queen Gertrude’s confidence?

A
Ophelia and Hamlet’s flirtations
B
Hamlet’s and Laertes’s accusations
C
Laertes’s and Hamlet’s departures from Denmark
D
Claudius and Laertes’s discussions about revenge
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Which words describe Ophelia in the excerpt? Select 3 options.

A
muddled
B
controlling
C
illogical
D
deceitful
E
melancholy
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Read the excerpts from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.Which statement best describes Gertrude’s development between Act I and Act IV?

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A
She becomes less tolerant of young people’s behavior.
B
She becomes more romantic about her husband.
C
She becomes less confident in her assertions.
D
She becomes more interested in politics.
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Laertes returns to Denmark to confront Claudius about his father’s death. This is part of the plot’s

A
rising action.
B
climax.
C
falling action.
D
resolution.
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Francisco and Bernardo, two castle guards in Elsinore, Denmark, stand alert on the castle steps at night. This is part of the plot’s

A
exposition.
B
climax.
C
falling action.
D
resolution.
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In Act IV of Hamlet, why does Shakespeare include the plot event in which Horatio reads and reacts to Hamlet’s letter about an encounter with pirates?

A
to establish Hamlet’s humility in defeat
B
to establish Hamlet’s preoccupation with revenge
C
to establish Horatio’s steadfast loyalty to Hamlet
D
to establish Horatio’s cunning motives
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Hamlet stages a performance about a murder to discern Claudius’s guilt. This is part of Hamlet’s

A
exposition.
B
rising action.
C
climax.
D
falling action.
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Which words best describe Gertrude in Act IV of Hamlet?

A
brave, authoritative
B
kind, compassionate
C
nervous, defensive
D
shrewd, devious
12

In Act IV of Hamlet, why does Shakespeare include the plot event in which Horatio reads and reacts to Hamlet’s letter about an encounter with pirates?

A
to establish Hamlet’s humility in defeat
B
to establish Hamlet’s preoccupation with revenge
C
to establish Horatio’s steadfast loyalty to Hamlet
D
to establish Horatio’s cunning motives
13

In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, what plot events undermine Queen Gertrude’s confidence?

A
Ophelia and Hamlet’s flirtations
B
Hamlet’s and Laertes’s accusations
C
Laertes’s and Hamlet’s departures from Denmark
D
Claudius and Laertes’s discussions about revenge
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Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet.Claudius: Where are my Switzers? Let them guard the door. What is the matter?Gentleman: Save yourself, my lord; The ocean, overpeering of his list, Eats not the flats with more impetuous haste Than young Laertes, in a riotous head, O'erbears your officers. The rabble call him lord; And, as the world were now but to begin, Antiquity forgot, custom not known, The ratifiers and props of every word, They cry, 'Choose we; Laertes shall be king!' Caps, hands, and tongues, applaud it to the clouds, 'Laertes shall be king, Laertes king!'

A
Laertes’s arrival renders Claudius remorseful and contrite.
B
Laertes’s popular support increases Claudius’s insecurities.
C
Laertes’s chaotic entrance makes Claudius become violent.
D
Laertes’s demands prompt Claudius to change his politics.
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Read the excerpts from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.Which statement best describes Gertrude’s development between Act I and Act IV?

Question illustration
A
She becomes less tolerant of young people’s behavior.
B
She becomes more romantic about her husband.
C
She becomes less confident in her assertions.
D
She becomes more interested in politics.
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Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet.Claudius: Follow her close; give her good watch, I pray you. [Exit HORATIO.] O! this is the poison of deep grief; it springs All from her father's death. O Gertrude, Gertrude! When sorrows come, they come not single spies, But in battalions. First, her father slain; Next, your son gone; but he most violent author Of his own just remove: the people muddied, Thick and unwholesome in their thoughts and whispers, For good Polonius’ death; and we have done but greenly, In hugger-mugger to inter him: poor Ophelia Divided from herself and her fair judgment, Without the which we are pictures, or mere beasts

A
Claudius exhibits sincere mourning for his friend Polonius.
B
Claudius exhibits sensitivity toward Ophelia and regret for his actions.
C
Claudius shows his resolve to help Ophelia by suggesting medical attention.
D
Claudius shows his regret for previous behavior by seeking forgiveness.
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In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, what plot event causes Ophelia’s mental decline?

A
King Hamlet’s ghostly visit
B
Hamlet’s theatrical production
C
Polonius’s violent death
D
Claudius’s scheming against Hamlet
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Hamlet stages a performance about a murder to discern Claudius’s guilt. This is part of Hamlet’s

A
exposition.
B
rising action.
C
climax.
D
falling action.
19

Francisco and Bernardo, two castle guards in Elsinore, Denmark, stand alert on the castle steps at night. This is part of the plot’s

A
exposition.
B
climax.
C
falling action.
D
resolution.
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Which words describe Ophelia in the excerpt? Select 3 options.

A
muddled
B
controlling
C
illogical
D
deceitful
E
melancholy

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