Conflicting Perspectives

Question 1

Which lines from the play best show how Gertrude feels about Hamlet’s present state of mind?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: “And I beseech you instantly to visit / My too much changed son.”

Question 2

Read the excerpt. How do Rosencrantz’s feelings change after his conversation with the king and queen?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: He fears that he is the wrong person for the job and panics.

Question 3

How do Rosencrantz’s and Guildenstern’s perspectives conflict in this excerpt?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: They disagree about whether life is confusing.

Question 4

Read the excerpt. What is the effect of the characters’ different perspectives?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: Guildenstern tries to reassure Rosencrantz that everything will work out.

Question 5

Read the excerpt. How does Guildenstern change Rosencrantz’s perspective about staying?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: He reminds Rosencrantz of the reward they were promised.

Conflicting Perspectives Answers