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What are the gravediggers debating at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1?
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If Ophelia committed suicide or drowned
If Claudius is the rightful king of Denmark
Whether Hamlet has returned to Denmark
How Hamlet will react to Ophelia's death
What is the gravediggers' view on the rich and the upper classes?
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They believe the rich are virtuous and deserving of their status
They are envious of the wealth and power of the upper classes
They think the upper classes use their wealth and power to get special privileges
They believe it is time for the commoners to revolt and take what is rightfully theirs
What does Hamlet find surprising about the first gravedigger's behavior?
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The gravedigger's ability to sing while performing such a morbid task
The gravedigger's obvious devotion to the quality of this work
The gravedigger's ability to focus on his work despite distractions
All of the above
Which of the following best describes how seeing and thinking about the skull thrown out by the gravedigger's affects Hamlet's thoughts on death?
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It makes him angry that there is no way to escape the certainty of death
It forces him to confront the reality that death steals everything from the living
It makes him realize that death is a natural part of life
It reinforces his belief that death is a peaceful escape from suffering
How does the gravedigger first respond when Hamlet asks whose grave he is digging?
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He says it's for a noblewoman
He replies that the grave is his own
He sings and does not answer the question
He reveals that the grave is for Ophelia
What does the gravedigger's verbal sparring with Hamlet suggest about class and how it is represented in the play?
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It highlights the lack of education among the lower classes
It emphasizes the intellectual superiority of the nobility
It demonstrates that intelligence is not limited to the upper classes
It proves that the lower classes are wiser than the nobility
What significant event coincided with the gravedigger's start of work as a gravedigger?
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The birth of Prince Hamlet
The death of King Hamlet
The defeat of Fortinbras
Both A and C
Which of the following best describes how holding Yorick's skull affects Hamlet's thoughts on life and death?
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It gives him a sense of peace that he will one day escape his troubles entirely
It makes him realize the importance of living life to the fullest
It deepens his existential musings and adds a layer of nihilism
It makes him understand that one's legacy is all one really leaves behind
What does Hamlet ask Horatio about Alexander the Great after holding Yorick's skull?
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If Alexander the Great's skull wound up as ill-used as Yorick's
If Alexander the Great looked and smelled like Yorick after being buried
If Alexander the Great experienced the same existential thoughts as Hamlet
If Alexander the Great could take solace in being remembered as Yorick was not
After the funeral procession interrupts Hamlet's conversation with the gravediggers, what does Hamlet deduce about the person being buried based on the appearance of the procession?
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The person was a noble who died too young
The person was once a commoner who reached great heights
The person was a noble who committed suicide
The person was a noble who died in a tragic accident
Why does Laertes curse the priest who is performing Ophelia's funeral and burial?
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He thinks the priest is insulting Ophelia by withholding funeral rites she deserves
He believes that the priest made mistakes in performing the funeral rites
He thinks that the priest is profaning God in the way he performs the funeral
All of the above
How do Hamlet and Laertes react when they recognize each other at Ophelia's grave?
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They realize their common love of Ophelia and console each other
They argue over who loved Ophelia more and begin fighting
They ignore each other and focus on mourning Ophelia
They both curse the priest regarding his treatment of Ophelia
