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Hamlet Act 4

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12 questions

1

When Rosencrantz asks Hamlet to tell them where he has hid the body, Hamlet replies,
“The body is with the king, but the king is not with the body.” What does Hamlet mean?

1

What does Hamlet think of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

1

Why must the King not put "the strong arm on" Hamlet?

1

When the King asks Hamlet where Polonius is, what is Hamlet's answer?

1

What is written in the letters Claudius sends with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to England with
Hamlet?

1

What does Hamlet tell Horatio in his letter?

1

What plan does Claudius and Laertes discuss to kill Hamlet?

1

The Queen tells Laertes that Ophelia is dead. How did she die?

1

What reasons does Claudius give Laertes for not taking action against Hamlet?

1

Why does Hamlet hide Polonius’ corpse and then dash away when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
question him about it?

1

Compare and contrast the characters of Laertes and Hamlet. What do they have in common? How are their choices different?

1

Analyze the character of Claudius. How is he wicked? Self-serving? Power hungry? Cunning and
intelligent? What are his greatest strengths and weaknesses?