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Which of the following best describes the primary motivation for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's actions in the play?
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Friendship with Hamlet
Loyalty to Denmark
Seeking Claudius's favor
Spreading confusion
What does Polonius plan to do regarding Hamlet's meeting with Gertrude after the play?
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Hide behind a tapestry and emerge if Gertrude is threatened
Hide behind a tapestry and eavesdrop on their conversation
Eavesdrop on their conversation and signal Claudius to enter at the right moment
Get to Gertrude first and coach her in how to respond to Hamlet
As he kneels to pray, what does Claudius reveal about his past sins and hope for forgiveness?
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He wants forgiveness without actually atoning
He is desperate to fully atone for his sins in the eyes of God
He feels no regret and is praying just for show
He worries that Hamlet will punish him for what he has done
Why does Hamlet decide not to kill Claudius while he is praying?
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He fears that even justified revenge will doom himself to hell
He remains uncertain if Claudius is the real murderer
He is waiting for a more public opportunity to confront and kill Claudius
He thinks that killing Claudius during prayer would send him to heaven
