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What strategy does Hamlet employ to uncover the truth about his father's death?
What strategy does Hamlet employ to uncover the truth about his father's death?
- He begins to feign madness. (correct)
- He confronts Claudius directly.
- He travels to England for answers.
- He seeks revenge on Polonius.
What misconception does Polonius have about the cause of Hamlet’s behavior?
What misconception does Polonius have about the cause of Hamlet’s behavior?
- He believes Hamlet's madness is due to his love for Ophelia. (correct)
- He suspects Hamlet is plotting against him.
- He thinks Hamlet is pretending to be mad for fun.
- He believes Hamlet is grieving too deeply.
What role do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern play in Act 2?
What role do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern play in Act 2?
- They are acting as mediators between Hamlet and Ophelia.
- They are part of the acting troupe.
- They are Hamlet's advisors.
- They are spies sent by Claudius. (correct)
What is Hamlet's intention in having the players perform a scene that resembles his father's murder?
What is Hamlet's intention in having the players perform a scene that resembles his father's murder?
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Which theme is explored through Hamlet's feigned madness and the events in Act 2?
Which theme is explored through Hamlet's feigned madness and the events in Act 2?
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What motivates Polonius to spy on Hamlet?
What motivates Polonius to spy on Hamlet?
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How does Hamlet plan to confirm Claudius's guilt?
How does Hamlet plan to confirm Claudius's guilt?
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What thematic contrast is highlighted by Hamlet’s feigned madness?
What thematic contrast is highlighted by Hamlet’s feigned madness?
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Which characters are tasked by Claudius to investigate Hamlet's behavior?
Which characters are tasked by Claudius to investigate Hamlet's behavior?
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What is the primary purpose of Hamlet’s interactions with the players?
What is the primary purpose of Hamlet’s interactions with the players?
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