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

Hamlet, Part 8: Themes Answers

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Read the passage from Act V of Hamlet. Hamlet: Let me see.—[Takes the skull.]—Alas! poor Yorick. I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy; he hath borne me on his back a thousand times; and now, how abhorred in my imagination it is! my gorge rises at it. Here hung those lips that I have kissed I know not how oft. Where be your gibes now? your gambols? your songs? your flashes of merriment, that were wont to set the table on a roar? Not one now, to mock your own grinning?

A
develop the theme “death conquers all.”
B
question the theme “revenge is destructive.”
C
introduce the theme “truth is hard to discern.”
D
contradict the theme “curiosity is dangerous.”
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Read the summary of a theme that is developed in Hamlet, particularly in the beginning of Act V of Hamlet.It’s obvious that everyone is going to die someday, so people should just get over themselves and realize we’re all the same in the end.

A
People all die at some point.
B
Embracing death is a good idea.
C
Death is the great equalizer.
D
Equality only happens in death.
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A
develop
B
outline
C
reorganize
D
summarize
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One theme in Hamlet is "death conquers everyone.” Which statement explains how Act V of Hamlet develops this theme?

A
As a gentleman, Osric is able to stay out of the fight without dying.
B
Even though he’s a gentleman, Horatio survives all the fighting.
C
Fortinbras takes advantage of the death of the royal family and becomes king.
D
Despite the fact they are royalty, Hamlet, Laertes, Gertrude, and Claudius die.
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Read the passage from Act V of Hamlet.Hamlet: ... that’s the French bet against the Danish. Why is this ‘imponed,’ as you call it?Osric: The king, sir, hath laid, that in a dozen passes between yourself and him [Laertes], he shall not exceed you three hits; he hath laid on twelve for nine, and it would come to immediate trial, if your lordship would vouchsafe the answer.Hamlet: How if I answer no?Osric: I mean, my lord, the opposition of your person in trial.

A
a game between the French and Hamlet
B
a wager between Osric and Hamlet
C
a fight between Claudius and Hamlet
D
a duel between Laertes and Hamlet
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Which are examples of themes? Check all that apply.

A
The story is concerned with beauty.
B
There is beauty in simplicity.
C
There was a lot of talk about hope.
D
The main character spread hope.
E
Hope exists even in dark times.
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To make a summary of a theme’s objective development, the reader should base the summary on

A
emotions.
B
facts.
C
judgments.
D
opinions.

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