Hamlet

by

William Shakespeare

Hamlet: Act 1, Scene 3 Quiz 4 questions

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What does Laertes's anxiety about Ophelia's relationship with Hamlet indicate?
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Laertes is jealous of Hamlet's position and power
Ophelia's sexual purity is a concern of her family's
Laertes disapproves of Ophelia's choice of friends
Ophelia's feelings for Hamlet are unrequited
What does Polonius's behavior with his children reveal about him?
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He is a wise and knowledgeable parent
He is appears strict but is caring underneath
He projects wisdom but actually spouts clichés
He is indifferent to his children's lives and future
What does Polonius think of Hamlet's affections toward Ophelia?
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He believes Hamlet's affections are genuine and supports their relationship
He believes Hamlet's affections are genuine but complicated by his position as prince
He thinks Hamlet is not serious about his feelings and that Ophelia should not trust him
He thinks that Hamlet and Ophelia are too young to hold any true deep feelings for each other
What does the conversation between Polonius and Ophelia about her relationship with Hamlet reveal about Ophelia's situation early in the play?
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Ophelia's feelings and sexuality are controlled by the men in her life
Ophelia's love for Hamlet outweighs her loyalty to her family
Ophelia must always navigate how to appear obedient while doing as she wants
All of the above