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What does Ophelia do when King Claudius enters the room?
What does Ophelia do when King Claudius enters the room?
- She starts crying uncontrollably.
- She continues singing strange songs. (correct)
- She stops singing and greets him politely.
- She runs out of the room in fear.
Who defends Claudius when Laertes and a mob attempt to break into the castle?
Who defends Claudius when Laertes and a mob attempt to break into the castle?
- Hamlet
- Ophelia
- Gertrude (correct)
- Polonius
What does Laertes demand after Ophelia returns, clearly insane?
What does Laertes demand after Ophelia returns, clearly insane?
- That she be given more flowers to calm her down.
- That he be given a chance to speak with her privately.
- That she be sent away to a mental institution.
- That he be allowed to take revenge for her madness. (correct)
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Study Notes
- Ophelia has become insane since Polonius was killed.
- Gertrude refuses to see Ophelia at first but agrees to speak with her later.
- Ophelia enters singing mournful songs about her father.
- King Claudius enters and asks Ophelia how she is, but she continues singing strange songs.
- Laertes and a mob attempt to break into the castle, blaming Claudius for the death of Polonius.
- Gertrude defends Claudius, but Laertes demands revenge.
- Ophelia returns, clearly insane, speaking in riddles and handing out flowers.
- Laertes demands vengeance for her madness.
- Ophelia exits, wishing God's blessing on everyone.
- Claudius asks Laertes to listen to his explanation of what happened to Polonius.
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