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Hamlet, Part 7: Plot and Character Answers

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In Act IV of the play, Hamlet stabs Polonius. In what ways does this event move the plot forward? Check all that apply.Polonius's death deepens the conflict between Hamlet and King Claudius. Polonius's death resolves the central conflict in the play.Polonius's death convinces Ophelia to marry Hamlet.Polonius's death contributes to Ophelia's madness.Polonius's death causes Laertes to return to Denmark to get revenge.

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Polonius's death deepens the conflict between Hamlet and King Claudius.
B
Polonius's death resolves the central conflict in the play.
C
Polonius's death convinces Ophelia to marry Hamlet.
D
Polonius's death contributes to Ophelia's madness.
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Polonius's death causes Laertes to return to Denmark to get revenge.
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To which part of the plot does this passage belong?

A
the exposition
B
the rising action
C
the climax
D
the resolution
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How does King Claudius's speech relate to the central conflict in Hamlet?

A
Claudius's words show that he will make Hamlet king and that the conflict is resolved.
B
Claudius's speech introduces the central conflict for the first time.
C
Claudius's words show that the central conflict is between Claudius and Laertes.
D
Claudius's vow to avenge Polonius's death helps move the central conflict to its climax.

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