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Read the passage from Act V of Hamlet. Laertes: He is justly serv’d; It is a poison temper’d by himself. Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet:Mine and my father’s death come not upon thee, Nor thine on me! [Dies.] Hamlet: Heaven make thee free of it! I follow thee. I am dead, Horatio. Wretched queen, adieu!

A
The passage shows that granting forgiveness is a futile act, and revenge is a powerful ally.
B
The passage shows that you should be wary of too much curiosity because someone might take revenge.
C
The passage shows that since everyone dies in the end anyway, revenge is a reasonable alternative.
D
The passage shows that revenge is destructive, particularly when you are unable to discern the truth.
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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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How should a reader summarize the development of a theme? Check all that apply.

A
by stating the theme
B
by paraphrasing the topic
C
by using objective language
D
by analyzing the style of the author
E
by using examples to explain the theme
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Which is an objective summary of the "forgiveness triumphs” theme that is developed in Act V of Hamlet?

A
It’s a good thing Laertes begs Hamlet’s forgiveness because forgiveness is more important than all other emotions.
B
The scene where Laertes asks forgiveness helps demonstrate that forgiveness can be more powerful than revenge.
C
Hamlet should have begged Laertes for forgiveness to show that forgiveness is stronger than any type of revenge.
D
It’s pleasing for the audience when Laertes asks for forgiveness and makes it seem like forgiveness trumps revenge.
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Read the passage from Act V of Hamlet.Laertes: Must there no more be done? First Priest: No more be done: We should profane the service of the dead,To sing a requiem, and such rest to her As to peace-parted souls. Laertes: Lay her i’ the earth; And from her fair and unpolluted flesh May violets spring! I tell thee, churlish priest, A ministering angel shall my sister be, When thou liest howling.

A
The passage shows that death conquers everyone, but family bonds outlast even death.
B
The passage shows that when people eventually die, those around them must move on with their lives.
C
The passage shows that brotherly love, while strong, is fleeting, whereas death is permanent.
D
The passage shows that everyone dies eventually, and love is a pointless emotion that brings ruin.
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To analyze the development of a theme, the reader should study

A
the main topics that come up repeatedly.
B
the manner in which the author uses language.
C
the way the author divided the scenes.
D
the arrangement of the major speeches.

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