Hamlet Act 3 Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 3 of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• Polonius’ gift to Ophelia
• Claudius’ psychological state
• Hamlet’s suicidal thoughts
• Hamlet’s degrading criticisms and comments about Ophelia
• Hamlet’s confession to Ophelia
• A primary cause of Ophelia’s sorrow
• The interaction between Hamlet and Horatio
• The function of the play from Hamlet’s perspective
• Gertrude and Claudius’ reaction to the play
• Claudius’ decision with regard to the seemingly insane Hamlet
• Claudius’ internal conflicts
• Polonius’ sneakiness
• The appearance of the ghost
• Gertrude’s acknowledgement regarding her current husband