Hamlet Questions and Answers

Question 1

Hamlet

What is most closely the meaning of waxes as it is used in the passage below (1.3.13–17)? Think it no more. For nature, crescent, does not grow alone In thews and bulk, but, as this temple waxes, The inward service of the mind and soul Grows wide withal.

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Question 2

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Which of the following best describes Laertes’ concerns with Ophelia as well as Hamlet’s concerns with his mother? Answer choices for the above question A. being true to yourself B. maintaining your honor C. respecting family ties D. telling the trut

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Question 3

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Why does Hamlet not kill Claudius when he comes upon his uncle praying?

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Question 4

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What is the main message of Hamlet?

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Question 5

Hamlet

The First Soliloquy: I.ii Summary

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Question 6

Hamlet

The First Soliloquy: I.ii At this moment, Hamlet is…

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Question 7

Hamlet

The First Soliloquy: I.ii Tone(s)

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Question 8

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The First Soliloquy: I.ii Shift(s)

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Asked by Elizabeth W #1092407

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Question 9

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why does hamlet blame beauty for the loss of a women’s honesty?

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Question 10

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Hamlet, First Read

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Asked by Brandon R #1087019

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Question 11

Hamlet

PART B: Which TWO quotes from the text support the answer to Part A?

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Question 12

Hamlet

what would it feel like to return home after being away for the summer to discover that your father is dead and your mother had already married?

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Question 13

Hamlet

How does the actors’ play in Act 3 Scene 2 portray the marriage between Hamlet’s mother and father? What could potentially be Hamlet’s purpose for choosing this scene?

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Question 14

Hamlet

Read the dialogue between Hamlet, his mother and his uncle in Act 1, Scene 2.What is Hamlet's attitude towards the couple? In what manner does he respond to their solicitations? Why do Gertrude and Claudius want him to stay at Elsinore?

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Question 15

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What does this quote, from Act 5, mean?

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Question 16

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Asked by Sharjeel A #1079828

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Question 17

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Who is Hamlet?

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Asked by Sharjeel A #1079828

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Question 18

Hamlet

Act 2, scene 2

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Question 19

Hamlet

What does Hamlet tell Horatio and Marcellus he may have to do?

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Asked by Jaquana T #1064494

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Question 20

Hamlet

Part B which of the following quotes best supports the answer to part A

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Asked by Ximena R #1059930

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Question 21

Hamlet

Which of the following best describe the theme of this poem?

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Question 22

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Question 23

Hamlet

7. As Hamlet dies, he asks Horatio to tell his story. What does this prevent Horatio from doing? Do you think Horatio can tell Hamlet’s story accurately? Why or why not? How is Hamlet’s request like the Ghost’s request?

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Question 24

Hamlet

5. What do you think Shakespeare wanted his audience to consider in this scene? How do the gravediggers help to accomplish this? What does the skull of Yorick accomplish?

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Asked by America #1 A #1036243

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