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Test your knowledge of Act 4, Scene 7. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What reason does Claudius give to Laertes for not having killed Hamlet as punishment for Polonius's murder?
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Claudius is afraid of Hamlet's power
Claudius thinks Hamlet may have a larger scheme in play
Gertrude loves Hamlet and the commoners love him too
Claudius is unsure if Hamlet is the true murderer
What sets Laertes apart from most of the other characters in the play?
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He is a skilled actor and always pretends to be someone else
He is focused on maintaining his public image
He openly admits to being a hypocrite
He doesn't seem to be hiding the truth of who he is
Based on Hamlet's letter to Claudius about his return to Denmark, what can be inferred about Hamlet's intentions?
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Hamlet likely has a new scheme in mind
Hamlet is seeking forgiveness from the king
Hamlet has realized he can't resist Claudius's power
Hamlet is trying to win over the king's favor
How do Claudius and Laertes plan to manipulate Hamlet in their scheme?
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By using Hamlet's love for his mother against him
By revealing Hamlet's past mistakes to discredit him
By preying upon Hamlet's jealousy to get him to duel Laertes
By turning the people of Denmark against Hamlet
What does Claudius tell Laertes he must do to prove his love for his father?
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To publicly denounce Hamlet
To act rather than just speak
To humiliate Hamlet in public
All of the above
What additional measures beyond the fencing match do Laertes and Claudius devise to ensure the success of their plan?
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They will poison Laertes sword and the wine at the match
They will manipulate Hamlet's closest friends to distract him at the crucial moment
They will invite Fortinbras to attend and kill Hamlet if Laertes cannot
They will use threats to Gertrude to get Hamlet to submit
What news does Gertrude deliver as Laertes and Claudius finish planning their scheme against Hamlet?
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Polonius has been killed
Fortinbras has arrived
Ophelia has drowned
Hamlet has returned
