Act 5 Scene 2

Question 1

What event occurs at the beginning of Act 5 Scene 2 of Hamlet?

Answer 1

The duel between Hamlet and Laertes is set to take place.

Question 2

True or False: In this scene, Hamlet expresses regret for killing King Claudius.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Who is the character that reveals the plot against Hamlet’s life?

Answer 3

Horatio

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Laertes and Hamlet agree to a _____ to settle their differences.

Answer 4

duel

Question 5

What does King Claudius prepare for the duel?

Answer 5

A poisoned cup of wine

Question 6

What is the outcome of the duel between Hamlet and Laertes?

Answer 6

Both are wounded; Laertes dies from his poison and Hamlet is mortally wounded.

Question 7

Who does Hamlet kill during the scene?

Answer 7

King Claudius

Question 8

True or False: Gertrude dies from drinking the poisoned wine.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What does Laertes confess before dying?

Answer 9

He reveals the plot and forgives Hamlet.

Question 10

Who becomes the new ruler of Denmark at the end of the play?

Answer 10

Fortinbras

Question 11

What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do at the end of the play?

Answer 11

To tell his story.

Question 12

What does Hamlet say about the nature of life and death in his final moments?

Answer 12

He reflects on the inevitability of death.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Hamlet uses a _____ to kill Claudius.

Answer 13

rapier

Question 14

What is the significance of the duel in Act 5 Scene 2?

Answer 14

It represents the culmination of the conflict and the theme of revenge.

Question 15

True or False: Ophelia appears in Act 5 Scene 2.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What does Hamlet do with the poisoned cup?

Answer 16

He forces Claudius to drink from it.

Question 17

How does Laertes die?

Answer 17

He is wounded by his own poisoned sword.

Question 18

What is Hamlet’s final act before dying?

Answer 18

He kills Claudius.

Question 19

What theme is highlighted through the deaths in Act 5 Scene 2?

Answer 19

The theme of fate and inevitability.

Question 20

Who is Fortinbras?

Answer 20

The Prince of Norway who arrives to claim the Danish throne.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: Hamlet’s tragic flaw is his _____ to act.

Answer 21

hesitation

Question 22

What does Hamlet mean when he says, ‘The rest is silence’?

Answer 22

He suggests that death is the end of all things.

Question 23

True or False: Hamlet forgives Laertes before they duel.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What does Horatio initially try to do after Hamlet’s death?

Answer 24

He tries to kill himself.

Question 25

What is the significance of the fencing match?

Answer 25

It serves as a metaphor for the larger conflicts in the play.

Question 26

Who is responsible for orchestrating the duel?

Answer 26

King Claudius

Question 27

How does Gertrude react to the events of the duel?

Answer 27

She is shocked and ultimately dies from the poison.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: Hamlet’s introspection leads to his _____ of fate.

Answer 28

acceptance

Question 29

What is Laertes’ relationship to Ophelia?

Answer 29

He is her brother.

Question 30

What does Hamlet say about the nature of revenge?

Answer 30

He acknowledges its destructive consequences.

Question 31

Who is the final character left alive at the end of Act 5 Scene 2?

Answer 31

Horatio

Question 32

What does Hamlet ask Fortinbras to do?

Answer 32

To take over the throne of Denmark.

Question 33

True or False: Hamlet’s death leads to the restoration of order in Denmark.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

What does the play’s ending suggest about the consequences of revenge?

Answer 34

It leads to tragedy and loss.