Hamlet Summative Assessment
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What is the effect of the ghost's sudden appearance? Act I Scene I
What is the effect of the ghost's sudden appearance? Act I Scene I
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How do the characters react to the ghost? Act I Scene I
How do the characters react to the ghost? Act I Scene I
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What details contribute to the suspense in this scene? Act I Scene I
What details contribute to the suspense in this scene? Act I Scene I
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Which line hints at the ghost's ominous nature? Act I Scene I
Which line hints at the ghost's ominous nature? Act I Scene I
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What does Hamlet wish for in his first soliloquy? Act I Scene II
What does Hamlet wish for in his first soliloquy? Act I Scene II
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How does Hamlet feel about his mother's remarriage? Act I Scene II
How does Hamlet feel about his mother's remarriage? Act I Scene II
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What emotion is strongest in Hamlet's soliloquy? Act I Scene II
What emotion is strongest in Hamlet's soliloquy? Act I Scene II
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What does Hamlet think about his own existence? Act I Scene II
What does Hamlet think about his own existence? Act I Scene II
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What advice does Laertes give to Ophelia about Hamlet? Act I Scene III
What advice does Laertes give to Ophelia about Hamlet? Act I Scene III
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How does Polonius view Ophelia's relationship with Hamlet? Act I Scene III
How does Polonius view Ophelia's relationship with Hamlet? Act I Scene III
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What do Laertes’ warnings reveal about societal views on women? Act I Scene III
What do Laertes’ warnings reveal about societal views on women? Act I Scene III
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What is Polonius's perception of Ophelia's behavior? Act I Scene III
What is Polonius's perception of Ophelia's behavior? Act I Scene III
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What does the ghost symbolize for Hamlet in Act I Scene 4? Act I Scene IV
What does the ghost symbolize for Hamlet in Act I Scene 4? Act I Scene IV
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How does Hamlet initially react to the ghost's appearance? Act I Scene IV
How does Hamlet initially react to the ghost's appearance? Act I Scene IV
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What does Hamlet's reaction to the ghost indicate about him? Act I Scene IV
What does Hamlet's reaction to the ghost indicate about him? Act I Scene IV
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What theme does the ghost's appearance highlight in Hamlet? Act I Scene IV
What theme does the ghost's appearance highlight in Hamlet? Act I Scene IV
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What motivates the ghost to appear to Hamlet? Act I Scene V
What motivates the ghost to appear to Hamlet? Act I Scene V
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How does Hamlet initially react to the ghost's words? Act I Scene V
How does Hamlet initially react to the ghost's words? Act I Scene V
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What does the ghost imply about Gertrude's actions? Act I Scene V
What does the ghost imply about Gertrude's actions? Act I Scene V
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Why might Hamlet question the ghost's trustworthiness? Act I Scene V
Why might Hamlet question the ghost's trustworthiness? Act I Scene V
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What is Polonius's primary concern for Laertes in Act II? Act II Scene 1
What is Polonius's primary concern for Laertes in Act II? Act II Scene 1
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How does Polonius approach Reynaldo for information? Act II Scene 1
How does Polonius approach Reynaldo for information? Act II Scene 1
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What does Polonius's advice to Reynaldo reveal? Act II Scene 1
What does Polonius's advice to Reynaldo reveal? Act II Scene 1
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Which trait is most evident in Polonius’s method with Reynaldo? Act II Scene 1
Which trait is most evident in Polonius’s method with Reynaldo? Act II Scene 1
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What technique does Hamlet use to confuse Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? Act II Scene 2
What technique does Hamlet use to confuse Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? Act II Scene 2
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Why does Hamlet feign madness in this scene? Act II Scene 2
Why does Hamlet feign madness in this scene? Act II Scene 2
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How does Hamlet gather information from his friends? Act II Scene 2
How does Hamlet gather information from his friends? Act II Scene 2
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What is revealed about Hamlet through his interactions here? Act II Scene 2
What is revealed about Hamlet through his interactions here? Act II Scene 2
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What is the main theme of Hamlet's soliloquy? Act III Scene 1
What is the main theme of Hamlet's soliloquy? Act III Scene 1
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How does Hamlet feel about life in his soliloquy? Act III Scene 1
How does Hamlet feel about life in his soliloquy? Act III Scene 1
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What philosophical concept does Hamlet consider in his speech? Act III Scene 1
What philosophical concept does Hamlet consider in his speech? Act III Scene 1
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Which emotion primarily drives Hamlet's thoughts in the soliloquy? Act III Scene 1
Which emotion primarily drives Hamlet's thoughts in the soliloquy? Act III Scene 1
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What is Hamlet's intent with the play's content? Act III Scene 2
What is Hamlet's intent with the play's content? Act III Scene 2
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How does Hamlet arrange the play's performance? Act III Scene 2
How does Hamlet arrange the play's performance? Act III Scene 2
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What reaction does Hamlet hope to provoke from Claudius? Act III Scene 2
What reaction does Hamlet hope to provoke from Claudius? Act III Scene 2
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Which technique does Hamlet use to heighten tension? Act III Scene 2
Which technique does Hamlet use to heighten tension? Act III Scene 2
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Why doesn't Hamlet kill Claudius while praying? Act III Scene 3
Why doesn't Hamlet kill Claudius while praying? Act III Scene 3
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What is Hamlet's main concern about killing Claudius? Act III Scene 3
What is Hamlet's main concern about killing Claudius? Act III Scene 3
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How does Hamlet justify his inaction against Claudius? Act III Scene 3
How does Hamlet justify his inaction against Claudius? Act III Scene 3
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What theme does Hamlet's choice highlight in the play? Act III Scene 3
What theme does Hamlet's choice highlight in the play? Act III Scene 3
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What language does Hamlet use to confront Gertrude? Act III Scene 4
What language does Hamlet use to confront Gertrude? Act III Scene 4
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How does Hamlet's tone change during the confrontation? Act III Scene 4
How does Hamlet's tone change during the confrontation? Act III Scene 4
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Which theme is central to Hamlet’s confrontation with Gertrude? Act III Scene 4
Which theme is central to Hamlet’s confrontation with Gertrude? Act III Scene 4
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What effect does the scene have on our view of Hamlet? Act III Scene 4
What effect does the scene have on our view of Hamlet? Act III Scene 4
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How does Gertrude describe Hamlet's actions to Claudius? Act IV Scene 1
How does Gertrude describe Hamlet's actions to Claudius? Act IV Scene 1
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What is Gertrude's emotional response to Polonius's death? Act IV Scene 1
What is Gertrude's emotional response to Polonius's death? Act IV Scene 1
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Which loyalty does Gertrude show after Polonius's death? Act IV Scene 1
Which loyalty does Gertrude show after Polonius's death? Act IV Scene 1
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What fear does Gertrude express about Hamlet? Act IV Scene 1
What fear does Gertrude express about Hamlet? Act IV Scene 1
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Why does Hamlet use riddles when discussing Polonius's body? Act IV Scene 2
Why does Hamlet use riddles when discussing Polonius's body? Act IV Scene 2
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What does Hamlet's riddles indicate about his mindset? Act IV Scene 2
What does Hamlet's riddles indicate about his mindset? Act IV Scene 2
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How does Hamlet's speech reflect his view of authority? Act IV Scene 2
How does Hamlet's speech reflect his view of authority? Act IV Scene 2
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What literary device is primarily used in Hamlet's speech? Act IV Scene 2
What literary device is primarily used in Hamlet's speech? Act IV Scene 2
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What is Claudius's primary goal in this scene? Act IV Scene 3
What is Claudius's primary goal in this scene? Act IV Scene 3
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How does Claudius justify his actions towards Hamlet? Act IV Scene 3
How does Claudius justify his actions towards Hamlet? Act IV Scene 3
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What manipulation tactic does Claudius use in this scene? Act IV Scene 3
What manipulation tactic does Claudius use in this scene? Act IV Scene 3
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What moral dilemma does Claudius face? Act IV Scene 3
What moral dilemma does Claudius face? Act IV Scene 3
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What decision does Hamlet reach after seeing Fortinbras's resolve? Act IV Scene 4
What decision does Hamlet reach after seeing Fortinbras's resolve? Act IV Scene 4
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How does Fortinbras's character contrast with Hamlet's own behavior? Act IV Scene 4
How does Fortinbras's character contrast with Hamlet's own behavior? Act IV Scene 4
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What theme is highlighted by Hamlet's reflection on Fortinbras? Act IV Scene 4
What theme is highlighted by Hamlet's reflection on Fortinbras? Act IV Scene 4
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What motivates Fortinbras's actions in the scene? Act IV Scene 4
What motivates Fortinbras's actions in the scene? Act IV Scene 4
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What theme is central to Ophelia’s madness in the scene? Act IV Scene 5
What theme is central to Ophelia’s madness in the scene? Act IV Scene 5
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Which imagery does Ophelia use to express madness? Act IV Scene 5
Which imagery does Ophelia use to express madness? Act IV Scene 5
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How does Ophelia perceive her relationship with her father? Act IV Scene 5
How does Ophelia perceive her relationship with her father? Act IV Scene 5
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What does Ophelia's singing reveal about her state of mind? Act IV Scene 5
What does Ophelia's singing reveal about her state of mind? Act IV Scene 5
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What does Ophelia's singing suggest about her mental state? Act IV Scene 6
What does Ophelia's singing suggest about her mental state? Act IV Scene 6
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Which imagery does Ophelia use in her madness? Act IV Scene 6
Which imagery does Ophelia use in her madness? Act IV Scene 6
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How does the court's corruption affect Ophelia's actions? Act IV Scene 6
How does the court's corruption affect Ophelia's actions? Act IV Scene 6
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What does Ophelia’s madness reveal about societal expectations? Act IV Scene 6
What does Ophelia’s madness reveal about societal expectations? Act IV Scene 6
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How does Claudius manipulate Laertes’s grief for revenge? Act IV Scene 7
How does Claudius manipulate Laertes’s grief for revenge? Act IV Scene 7
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What theme is highlighted by Claudius’s manipulation of Laertes? Act IV Scene 7
What theme is highlighted by Claudius’s manipulation of Laertes? Act IV Scene 7
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What tactic does Claudius employ to sway Laertes? Act IV Scene 7
What tactic does Claudius employ to sway Laertes? Act IV Scene 7
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What outcome does Claudius hope for through Laertes's actions? Act IV Scene 7
What outcome does Claudius hope for through Laertes's actions? Act IV Scene 7
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What does Hamlet's reflection on Yorick's skull signify? Act V Scene 1
What does Hamlet's reflection on Yorick's skull signify? Act V Scene 1
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How does Hamlet's view of death change in Scene 1?
How does Hamlet's view of death change in Scene 1?
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What theme is highlighted in Hamlet's graveyard scene? Act V Scene 1
What theme is highlighted in Hamlet's graveyard scene? Act V Scene 1
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What does Hamlet's interaction with skulls demonstrate? Act V Scene 1
What does Hamlet's interaction with skulls demonstrate? Act V Scene 1
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What does Hamlet believe about fate in Act V? Act V Scene 2
What does Hamlet believe about fate in Act V? Act V Scene 2
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How does Hamlet view revenge by the end? Act V Scene 2
How does Hamlet view revenge by the end? Act V Scene 2
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What lesson does Hamlet learn about mortality? Act V Scene 2
What lesson does Hamlet learn about mortality? Act V Scene 2
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How does Hamlet's character change in Act V? Act V Scene 2
How does Hamlet's character change in Act V? Act V Scene 2