English Literature Mcqs
The repetition of similar ending sounds_______________?

A. Alliteration
B. Onomatopoiea
C. Rhyme
D. None of the above

How does Queen Gertrude die ?

A. Accidentally stabbed by laertes.
B. Drowns in the river outside the castle.
C. Suffers a fatal heart attack while watching hamlet fight laertes.
D. Posioned by drinking from hamlet’s cup.

How are Polonius and Laertes related ?

A. Father/son
B. Uncle/nephew
C. Cousin/cousin
D. Brother/brother

Who is Voltimand ?

A. Ambassador to the king of norway from the king of denmark
B. Hamlet’s cousin
C. Ambassador to the king of denmark from the king of norway
D. Assassin in the service of fortinbras

What is the name of the playlet Hamlet stages for Claudius ?

A. Slings and arrows
B. Vice of kings
C. The murder of gonzago
D. The slaying of lucianus

Who does Polonius send to spy on Laertes in Paris ?

A. Francisco
B. Gorgonzola
C. Reynaldo
D. Samson

Where was Hamlet studying before he returned to Denmark ?

A. Wittenberg
B. Oslo
C. London
D. Dublin