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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

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exposition.
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climax.
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falling action.
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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?

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to establish Hamlet’s humility in defeat
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to establish Hamlet’s preoccupation with revenge
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to establish Horatio’s steadfast loyalty to Hamlet
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to establish Horatio’s cunning motives
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Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet.Gentleman: She speaks much of her father; says she hears There's tricks i' the world; and hems, and beats her heart; Spurns enviously at straws; speaks things in doubt, That carry but half sense: her speech is nothing . . .Horatio: 'Twere good she were spoken with, for she may strew Dangerous conjectures in ill-breeding minds.Gertrude: Let her come in. [Exit Gentleman.] To my sick soul, as sin's true nature is, Each toy seems prologue to some great amiss: So full of artless jealousy is guilt, It spills itself in fearing to be spilt.

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by introducing her maternal kindness toward Ophelia
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by resolving readers’ concerns about Ophelia’s madness
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by reaching a height of conflict as Gertrude decides to punish Ophelia
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by suggesting that Ophelia’s madness is a sign of greater troubles
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Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet.Claudius: He made confession of you, And gave you such a masterly report For art and exercise in your defence, And for your rapier most especially, That he cried out, 'twould be a sight indeed If one could match you; the scrimers of their nation, He swore, had neither motion, guard, nor eye, If you oppos'd them. Sir, this report of his Did Hamlet so envenom with his envy That he could nothing do but wish and beg Your sudden coming o'er, to play with him. No

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to establish Claudius’s respect for Laertes
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to illustrate Claudius’s skills of manipulation
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to showcase Claudius’s wartime experience
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to present Claudius’s interest in competition
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Hamlet stages a performance about a murder to discern Claudius’s guilt. This is part of Hamlet’s

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exposition.
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rising action.
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climax.
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falling action.
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Laertes returns to Denmark to confront Claudius about his father’s death. This is part of the plot’s

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rising action.
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climax.
C
falling action.
D
resolution.
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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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She becomes less tolerant of young people’s behavior.
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She becomes more romantic about her husband.
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She becomes less confident in her assertions.
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She becomes more interested in politics.
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In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, what plot events undermine Queen Gertrude’s confidence?

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Ophelia and Hamlet’s flirtations
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Hamlet’s and Laertes’s accusations
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Laertes’s and Hamlet’s departures from Denmark
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Claudius and Laertes’s discussions about revenge
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Which words best describe Gertrude in Act IV of Hamlet?

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brave, authoritative
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kind, compassionate
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nervous, defensive
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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
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principled
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judgmental
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manipulative
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In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, what plot event causes Ophelia’s mental decline?

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King Hamlet’s ghostly visit
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Hamlet’s theatrical production
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Polonius’s violent death
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Claudius’s scheming against Hamlet
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Which word best describes Laertes in Act IV of Hamlet?

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disciplined
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passionate
C
humble
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clever
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Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet.Claudius: He made confession of you, And gave you such a masterly report For art and exercise in your defence, And for your rapier most especially, That he cried out, 'twould be a sight indeed If one could match you; the scrimers of their nation, He swore, had neither motion, guard, nor eye, If you oppos'd them. Sir, this report of his Did Hamlet so envenom with his envy That he could nothing do but wish and beg Your sudden coming o'er, to play with him. Now, out of this,—Laertes: What out of this, my lord?Claudius: Laertes, was your father dear to you? Or are you like the painting of a sorrow,

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to establish Claudius’s respect for Laertes
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to illustrate Claudius’s skills of manipulation
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to showcase Claudius’s wartime experience
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to present Claudius’s interest in competition
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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

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Claudius exhibits sincere mourning for his friend Polonius.
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Claudius exhibits sensitivity toward Ophelia and regret for his actions.
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Claudius shows his resolve to help Ophelia by suggesting medical attention.
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Claudius shows his regret for previous behavior by seeking forgiveness.
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Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet.Ophelia:Larded with 'sweet flower;Which bewept to the grave did goWith true-love showers.Claudius: How do you, pretty lady?Ophelia: Well, God 'ild you! They say the owl was a baker's daughter. Lord! we know what we are, but know not what we may be. God be at your table!

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She has become more romantic.
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She expresses an increased religious devotion.
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She has lost her ability to think logically.
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She is plotting revenge for her father’s death.
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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!'

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Laertes’s arrival renders Claudius remorseful and contrite.
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Laertes’s popular support increases Claudius’s insecurities.
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Laertes’s chaotic entrance makes Claudius become violent.
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Laertes’s demands prompt Claudius to change his politics.
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Which words describe Ophelia in the excerpt? Select 3 options.

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muddled
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controlling
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illogical
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deceitful
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melancholy

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