Jul 26, 2008

Hamlet | Act IV Questions and Answers

Study Questions
1. What is Claudius’ response when Gertrude tells him that Hamlet has murdered Polonius?

2. What does Claudius direct Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do?

3. Why does Hamlet hide Polonius’ corpse and then dash away when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern question him about it?

4. Why does Hamlet call Claudius “dear Mother”?

5. Why does Fortinbras send word to the Danish king (Claud¬ius)?

6. How does Hamlet contrast himself (all men) to beasts?

7. How does Claudius propose to satisfy Laertes’ suspicions?

8. What reasons does Claudius give...