SparkNotes: Hamlet: Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz: Quick Quiz

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What is seen as causing the fall of Denmark?

Indecisiveness
Lack of military power
International relations
Moral corruption

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Which of these relationships would not be construed as incestuous?

Laertes and Ophelia
Hamlet and Ophelia
Hamlet and Gertrude
Gertrude and Claudius

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How do characters use language in Hamlet?

As a means of personal enlightenment
As a way to express their desires
As a manipulative political tool
As a means of courtship

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How are women generally viewed in Hamlet?

They are viewed as manipulative and untrustworthy.
They are viewed as heroines and nurturers.
They are viewed purely as sexual objects.
They are viewed as inspirational muses.

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Why is Hamlet considered unique among revenge plays?

Because it is about betrayal
Because it takes place in Denmark
Because action is repeatedly put off
Because it is a tragedy

Hamlet

1 of 5
What is seen as causing the fall of Denmark?

2 of 5
Which of these relationships would not be construed as incestuous?

3 of 5
How do characters use language in Hamlet?

4 of 5
How are women generally viewed in Hamlet?

5 of 5
Why is Hamlet considered unique among revenge plays?

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1 of 5 What is seen as causing the fall of Denmark?

2 of 5 Which of these relationships would not be construed as incestuous?

3 of 5 How do characters use language in Hamlet?

4 of 5 How are women generally viewed in Hamlet?

5 of 5 Why is Hamlet considered unique among revenge plays?

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QUIZ: How Indecisive Are You, On a Scale of 1 to Hamlet?

1 of 5
What is seen as causing the fall of Denmark?

2 of 5
Which of these relationships would not be construed as incestuous?

3 of 5
How do characters use language in Hamlet?

4 of 5
How are women generally viewed in Hamlet?

5 of 5
Why is Hamlet considered unique among revenge plays?