Hamlet | Answer Key for Exam 3 (Act 3)

Multiple Choice Questions

1. b
2. b
3. d
4. c
5. a
6. d
7. c
8. d
9. b
10. c

Short Answer

1. Claudius strongly suspects that Hamlet has knowledge of his crimes.

2. Hamlet blames all women for the crimes of his mother. An unmarried, non-virgin could never hope to marry a man of any status; her only option (other than prostitution) is a nunnery where she could find safe haven.

3. The Mousetrap recounts crimes similar to those of Claudius and the betrayal of Gertrude. Hamlet hopes that...











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