Hamlet Act 4 Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 4 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:

• The information Gertrude gives Claudius about Hamlet
• Hamlet’s refusal to identify the location of Polonius’ corpse
• Hamlet’s interaction with Guildenstern and Rosencrantz
• Hamlet’s reputation among the people of Denmark
• Claudius’ assessment of Hamlet’s psychological state
• Claudius’ plan to have Hamlet murdered
• The actions of the Norwegian army
• Fortinbras’ influence on Hamlet’s mindset
• Ophelia’s peculiar behavior
• The characterization of Laertes
• Horatio’s letter from Hamlet
• The tool Laertes will use to kill Hamlet
• The manner of Ophelia’s death