Hamlet Act 4 Quiz: Ophelia and Hamlet's Fate
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What event triggers Ophelia's descent into madness?

  • Laertes's return to Denmark
  • Hamlet's rejection of her
  • Her father's return from England
  • The death of Polonius (correct)
  • What is Laertes's primary motivation upon returning to Denmark?

  • To reclaim his title
  • To persuade Claudius to join his cause
  • To seek revenge for his father's death (correct)
  • To confront Hamlet about Ophelia
  • What action does Claudius secretly plot against Hamlet?

  • To send him to England for execution (correct)
  • To convince him to leave Denmark permanently
  • To challenge him to a duel
  • To have him imprisoned in Denmark
  • How does Hamlet ultimately respond to the threat posed by Claudius's plan?

    <p>He discovers and escapes the plot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What themes are prominently explored in Act 4 of the play?

    <p>Revenge, madness, and mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ultimately affects Ophelia's state of mind following Polonius's death?

    <p>Hamlet's rejection of her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Hamlet's ability to discover Claudius's plan for his execution?

    <p>It demonstrates Hamlet's cleverness and ability to outmaneuver Claudius.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Laertes's return influence the dynamics of power in Denmark?

    <p>It escalates the conflict surrounding revenge in the court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What thematic element is most prominently highlighted by Ophelia's fate in Act 4?

    <p>The fragile nature of sanity amid grief and loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Hamlet's return to Denmark after being sent to England?

    <p>A desire to confront Claudius directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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