ela hamlet quiz iv

How does Claudius view Hamlet after Polonius is killed?

Claudius sees Hamlet as a direct threat to his life and crown.

Why does Hamlet call Rosencrantz a sponge?

Rosencrantz absorbs royal favors and commands, and Claudius will squeeze him dry when done.

What does the quote 'the body is with the king' mean?

Polonius' corpse is in the castle with Claudius, but his spirit is gone; the real king is dead while Claudius is worthless.

Where did Hamlet hide Polonius' body?

Under the stairs in the main lobby or hall.

What does 'not where he eats but where he is eaten' mean?

Polonius is dead and being eaten by worms, showing death makes everyone equal.

What does Hamlet tell Claudius about going to hell?

Send a messenger to heaven to find Polonius, but if he is not there, search hell yourself.

What are Claudius' secret instructions sent to England?

Sealed letters ordering the King of England to execute Hamlet immediately.

How does Prince Fortinbras act as a foil to Hamlet?

Both are fatherless princes seeking honor, but Fortinbras acts quickly and decisively while Hamlet delays.

What does 'from this time forth my thoughts be bloody' mean?

Hamlet vows to stop overthinking and focus entirely on violent revenge.

What is the difference between Ophelia's and Hamlet's madness?

Ophelia is genuinely insane from grief while Hamlet is only pretending to be mad.

What two main themes do Ophelia's songs cover?

Her dead father buried and a young woman tricked into losing her virginity.

Why does Laertes storm Elsinore in Scene 5?

He wants instant revenge for his father's death and wants to overthrow Claudius.

How does Hamlet return to Denmark?

Pirates attacked his ship; Hamlet boarded their boat during the fight and they dropped him back off.

Why couldn't Claudius publicly execute Hamlet?

Gertrude loves Hamlet too much and the Danish public would revolt.

What is Plan A to kill Hamlet in the match?

Laertes uses an unblunted sharp sword covered in deadly poison.

What is Plan B to kill Hamlet?

Claudius offers Hamlet a poisoned cup of wine during the duel.

How does Ophelia die?

She fell into a brook when a tree branch broke while hanging flowers, and her heavy clothes drowned her.

What is Hamlet's letter to Horatio about?

It explains the pirate attack and announces his return to Denmark.

What is Hamlet's letter to Claudius about?

It sarcastically announces his sudden unarmed return to Denmark.

What is Claudius' letter to the King of England about?

It orders the immediate execution of Hamlet.