Act I Scene II Test - Brenda Hadley | Library

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1. Part A: What is King Claudius’ main argument for why Hamlet should stop mourning his father? (DOK 2 )

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1. Part B: Which of the following lines best supports the answer to Part A? (DOK 2 )

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2. Part A: How does Hamlet react to his mother’s quick remarriage? (DOK 3)

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2. Part B: Which quote best supports the answer to Part A? (DOK 3)

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3. Part A: What does Hamlet mean when he says, "Frailty, thy name is woman!"? (DOK 3 – RL.10.4)

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3. Part B: Which line provides the best evidence for the meaning of Hamlet’s words? (DOK 3)

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4. Part A: What theme is developed through Hamlet’s soliloquy in this scene? (DOK 3)

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4. Part B: Which quote best supports the theme from Part A? (DOK 4)

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5. How does Claudius justify his marriage to Gertrude? (DOK 2)

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6. What literary device is present in "O, that this too too sullied flesh would melt"? (DOK 3)

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7. Which best describes Hamlet’s tone in this scene? (DOK 3)

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8. What does Claudius mean by "madness in great ones must not unwatched go"? (DOK 3)

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9. Why does Claudius disapprove of Hamlet’s mourning? (DOK 2) Choose two.

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10. Which two statements best explain Hamlet’s conflict in this scene? (DOK 3) Choose two.

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11. How does Claudius’ speech use rhetoric to persuade the court that he is a rightful king? (DOK 4)

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12. How does Shakespeare use contrast in Hamlet’s and Claudius’ speeches? (DOK 4)

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Prompt:
In Hamlet Act I, Scene II, Shakespeare presents conflicting perspectives on grief and duty through the characters of Hamlet and Claudius. In a three-paragraph response, analyze how Hamlet and Claudius express their views on mourning and responsibility. Use textual evidence to support your response.

Scoring Criteria:

Paragraph 1: Clearly explains Claudius’ viewpoint on grief and duty.
Paragraph 2: Clearly explains Hamlet’s viewpoint on grief and duty.
Paragraph 3: Compares and contrasts their perspectives, drawing conclusions about what Shakespeare might be revealing about leadership or human nature.
Uses at least two pieces of textual evidence.
Demonstrates clear organization, strong analysis, and logical reasoning.