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What significant event occurs during the performance of the play within a play?
What significant event occurs during the performance of the play within a play?
- Claudius's reaction indicates his guilt. (correct)
- Hamlet reveals his identity to Claudius.
- Gertrude confesses her marriage to Claudius.
- Ophelia performs a monologue about madness.
What action does Hamlet take during his confrontation with Gertrude?
What action does Hamlet take during his confrontation with Gertrude?
- He seeks her forgiveness for previous actions.
- He declares his intentions to leave Denmark.
- He confronts her about her marriage to Claudius. (correct)
- He admits to being in love with Ophelia.
What unintended consequence results from Hamlet’s confrontation with Gertrude?
What unintended consequence results from Hamlet’s confrontation with Gertrude?
- Ophelia successfully defends her father.
- Hamlet reconciles with Claudius.
- Gertrude decides to leave Claudius.
- Polonius is killed by Hamlet. (correct)
How does Hamlet's accidental killing of Polonius affect the overall themes of the play?
How does Hamlet's accidental killing of Polonius affect the overall themes of the play?
What psychological state does Ophelia descend into as a result of the events in Act 3?
What psychological state does Ophelia descend into as a result of the events in Act 3?
What is the primary emotional conflict showcased in Hamlet's confrontation with Gertrude?
What is the primary emotional conflict showcased in Hamlet's confrontation with Gertrude?
How does Claudius's reaction to the play within a play reinforce Hamlet's perception of guilt?
How does Claudius's reaction to the play within a play reinforce Hamlet's perception of guilt?
What broader theme is underscored by Hamlet's accidental killing of Polonius?
What broader theme is underscored by Hamlet's accidental killing of Polonius?
Which character's hidden presence leads to a significant turning point during the confrontation in Gertrude's chamber?
Which character's hidden presence leads to a significant turning point during the confrontation in Gertrude's chamber?
What is the immediate consequence of Hamlet's actions during Act 3?
What is the immediate consequence of Hamlet's actions during Act 3?
