ACT IV - Scene VII Quiz — Hamlet

What two reasons does Claudius give for not publicly punishing Hamlet?

• Gertrude loves Hamlet deeply, and the common people admire Hamlet
• Hamlet is the rightful heir, and the court would rebel
• Claudius lacks evidence, and Polonius was disliked
• Hamlet has fled the country, and the law forbids it

What does Hamlet's letter to Claudius announce?

• That Hamlet has arrived in England safely
• That Hamlet has returned to Denmark unexpectedly
• That Hamlet knows about Claudius's murder of King Hamlet
• That Hamlet plans to claim the throne

Who is Lamound?

• A Danish nobleman who witnessed Polonius's death
• A Norman horseman who praised Laertes's swordsmanship
• A French ambassador sent to negotiate peace
• A spy employed by Claudius to watch Hamlet

What does Laertes add to Claudius's plan to make the fencing match lethal?

• He will bribe the judge to declare Hamlet the loser
• He will anoint his sword blade with a deadly poison
• He will challenge Hamlet to a duel to the death instead
• He will have soldiers waiting to arrest Hamlet

What is Claudius's backup plan if the poisoned sword fails?

• Laertes will challenge Hamlet to a second match
• Guards will arrest Hamlet during the match
• A poisoned chalice will be prepared for Hamlet to drink
• Claudius will publicly accuse Hamlet of treason

How does Claudius pressure Laertes into acting quickly?

• He threatens to have Laertes arrested for treason
• He argues that love and resolve weaken over time and delay is dangerous
• He promises Laertes the throne if Hamlet is killed
• He reveals that Hamlet plans to kill Laertes next

Who delivers the news of Ophelia's death?

• Horatio
• A messenger
• Queen Gertrude
• Claudius

From what type of tree does Ophelia fall into the brook?

• An oak tree
• A willow tree
• An elm tree
• A yew tree

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does the word "unbated" mean in the context of the fencing plot?

• Poisoned with venom
• Not blunted; having a sharp point
• Broken or damaged
• Weighted with lead

What is a "mountebank" as referenced in this scene?

• A type of poisonous plant
• A traveling charlatan who sells fraudulent medicines
• A court official who arranges tournaments
• A type of medieval sword

What does "cataplasm" mean in the line "no cataplasm so rare"?

• A magical spell or incantation
• A royal decree of pardon
• A poultice or medicinal plaster
• A type of antidote drink