Hamlet Act 2 Test Summative

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20 questions
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What does Hamlet's feigned madness indicate about his state of mind?

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How does Hamlet's interaction with Polonius change in Act 2?

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What role does the play within a play serve for Hamlet?

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Why does Hamlet's soliloquy in Act 2 differ from Act 1?

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What tactic does Polonius use to spy on Hamlet?

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What do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern serve as in Act 2?

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How does Polonius deceive King Claudius about Hamlet?

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Why are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern summoned to Denmark?

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What does Hamlet's comparison of himself to the Player imply?

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What is a key theme revealed in Hamlet's soliloquy?

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How does dramatic irony enhance the audience's experience?

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What is the purpose of Hamlet's rhetorical questions?

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What motivates Fortinbras' actions in Act 2 of Hamlet?

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How does Hamlet react to Fortinbras' campaign?

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What theme does the contrast between Hamlet and Fortinbras illustrate?

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Which characteristic defines Fortinbras compared to Hamlet?

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How does the play within a play reveal Hamlet's intent?

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What theme does the metatheatrical element emphasize in Hamlet?

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How does Hamlet's behavior change after The Murder of Gonzago?

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What role does deception play in Hamlet's actions?