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What is King Claudius's attitude towards Hamlet's madness?
What is King Claudius's attitude towards Hamlet's madness?
- He seeks to use it to his advantage
- He is genuinely worried about Hamlet's well-being
- He dismisses it as insignificant
- He appears concerned but is actually trying to protect himself (correct)
How does Hamlet respond to Claudius's pressure to disclose the whereabouts of Polonius's body?
How does Hamlet respond to Claudius's pressure to disclose the whereabouts of Polonius's body?
- He alternates between being clumsy, sly, and witty (correct)
- He becomes aggressive and confrontational
- He pretends to be indifferent to the situation
- He immediately reveals the location of the body
What does Claudius express optimism about when he is left alone with his thoughts?
What does Claudius express optimism about when he is left alone with his thoughts?
- Hamlet's safe return from England
- The discovery of Polonius's body
- The success of his plan to win over Hamlet
- The King of England following the secret directives sent by him, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern (correct)
What does King Claudius order his attendants to do regarding Polonius's body?
What does King Claudius order his attendants to do regarding Polonius's body?
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What is the role of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in relation to Hamlet's departure for England?
What is the role of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in relation to Hamlet's departure for England?
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