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Hamlet, Part 8: Themes — Unit test

Question 4 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC

Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii.Polonius: Beware Of entrance to a quarrel, but, being in, Bear ’t that th’ opposed may beware of thee. Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice; Take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgment. Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not express’d in fancy; rich, not gaudy ...

Answer
a
argumentative.
c
cautious.
c
conceited.
n
nervous.

Explanation

Polonius advises Laertes to avoid getting into quarrels, listen more than he speaks, and reserve judgment. He also recommends dressing well without being flashy. These are examples of careful, restrained behavior, so the best choice is “cautious.”

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