Hamlet Act 5 Scene 2 Quiz

He found them and took them into his cabin to read before any of the English officials had read them.

He found that the King (Claudius) had given orders to the English officials to cut Hamlet's head off immediately upon his arrival to England.

Hamlet re-wrote the king's letter saying that those who delivered the letters (Rosencrantz & Guildenstern) should be put to death without giving them time to confess their sins.

<p>They were killed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hamlet defended himself by saying that Rosencrantz &amp; Guildenstern got what they deserved - it's dangerous when little people get caught up in the crossfire of mighty opponents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hamlet says Claudius killed his father (King Hamlet), made his mother a wh***, took the throne that belonged to him, &amp; set a trap to try and kill him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hamlet says he is sorry for losing control with Laertes because Laertes' situation is just like his (they are both trying to get revenge for their fathers' death).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That the king has placed a bet on Hamlet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hamlet begs Osric to put his hat back on his head and not carry it in his hands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The king has bet 6 horses, and has arranged for 6 French swords and 3 carriages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Horatio warns Hamlet that he will lose the bet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hamlet thinks he will be just fine because he's been practicing fencing the whole time Laertes has been in France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Horatio offers to cover for Hamlet &amp; say that Hamlet is not feeling well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hamlet tells Horatio that he will do no such thing. Hamlet says that God is in control &amp; everything will work out as it is destined to work out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That Hamlet isn't as crazy as everyone thinks he is - he is at peace with what is destined to happen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before the match, Hamlet shakes hands with Laertes. He apologizes to Laertes &amp; blames his poor behavior on his mental illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His mental illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laertes says that he will not accept Hamlet's apology until he knows for sure that Hamlet wasn't responsible for his father's &amp; sister's deaths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hamlet warns King Claudius that he has bet on the weaker fencer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Claudius's soldiers will give Hamlet a military salute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hamlet scores the first hit. Hamlet calls for a referee because Laertes disputes the call.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pearl - this probably contains the poison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laertes agrees that Hamlet got him on this one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because he wants to finish the round.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Queen Gertrude drinks from Hamlet's cup.</p> Signup and view all the answers