10 Questions
Who does Claudius ask to leave before spying on Hamlet and Ophelia?
Everyone except Polonius
Why can't Rosencrantz and Guildenstern tell the court why Hamlet is distracted?
Hamlet is clever at hiding his true thoughts
What play is Hamlet super excited for?
The Murder of Gonzago
Who does Polonius tell that Hamlet is about to arrive?
Ophelia
Why does Ophelia agree to go along with the plan?
She believes her dad knows best
Who does Claudius ask to leave before spying on Hamlet and Ophelia?
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Why does Ophelia agree to go along with the plan?
She believes her dad knows best
What play is Hamlet super excited for?
The Murder of Gonzago
Why can't Rosencrantz and Guildenstern tell the court why Hamlet is distracted?
Hamlet is too clever at hiding his true thoughts
Who does Polonius tell that Hamlet is about to arrive?
Ophelia
Study Notes
Key Characters and Events
- Claudius instructs Gertrude to leave before he observes Hamlet and Ophelia privately to gather insights into Hamlet's behavior.
- Rosencrantz and Guildenstern cannot reveal Hamlet's distraction because they are bound by loyalty and the trust placed in them by Claudius, preventing them from disclosing sensitive information.
- Hamlet is particularly enthusiastic about watching "The Murder of Gonzago," a play that mirrors his own father's death, hoping it will elicit a reaction from Claudius.
- Polonius informs Gertrude about Hamlet's impending arrival, aiming to set the stage for their observation.
- Ophelia consents to the plan devised by her father, Polonius, believing it will help understand Hamlet's affections and mental state, despite her personal feelings.
Test your knowledge of Shakespeare's Hamlet with this quiz! Explore the complicated and dramatic Act III, where Claudius questions Rosencrantz and Guildenstern about Hamlet's behavior. Discover the secrets and motives behind Hamlet's distraction and delve into the anticipation surrounding the play within the play, 'The Murder of Gonzago.' Can you unravel the intricacies of this pivotal act?
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