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Hamlet, Part 8: Themes Answers

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Which is an objective summary of the "forgiveness triumphs” theme that is developed in Act V of Hamlet?

A
It’s a good thing Laertes begs Hamlet’s forgiveness because forgiveness is more important than all other emotions.
B
The scene where Laertes asks forgiveness helps demonstrate that forgiveness can be more powerful than revenge.
C
Hamlet should have begged Laertes for forgiveness to show that forgiveness is stronger than any type of revenge.
D
It’s pleasing for the audience when Laertes asks for forgiveness and makes it seem like forgiveness trumps revenge.
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A
develop
B
outline
C
reorganize
D
summarize
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Which is the best example of an objective summary of the theme "truth is hard to discern” that is further developed in Act V of Hamlet?

A
When Hamlet and Laertes fight at Ophelia’s grave, each thinks he knows what the truth is. This scene helps to further develop the theme “the real truth is hard to see.”
B
At the funeral for Ophelia, Laertes and Hamlet’s combative behavior is really embarrassing. This scene helps to further develop the theme “some people can’t handle the truth.”
C
By brawling at Ophelia’s grave, Hamlet and Laertes show they should both be locked up. This scene helps to further develop the theme “sometimes it’s hard to see the truth.”
D
It’s totally unreasonable that Hamlet and Laertes start yelling about the truth at Ophelia’s funeral. This scene helps to further develop the theme “some people can’t see the truth.”
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What is the first step in determining the theme in a play?

A
identify an important topic in the play
B
study how the play’s structure supports the topic
C
decide what the play says about the topic
D
state a message about the play’s topic in a sentence
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Read the passage from Act V of Hamlet. Laertes: He is justly serv’d; It is a poison temper’d by himself. Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet:Mine and my father’s death come not upon thee, Nor thine on me! [Dies.] Hamlet: Heaven make thee free of it! I follow thee. I am dead, Horatio. Wretched queen, adieu!

A
The passage shows that granting forgiveness is a futile act, and revenge is a powerful ally.
B
The passage shows that you should be wary of too much curiosity because someone might take revenge.
C
The passage shows that since everyone dies in the end anyway, revenge is a reasonable alternative.
D
The passage shows that revenge is destructive, particularly when you are unable to discern the truth.
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One theme in Hamlet is "death conquers everyone.” Which statement explains how Act V of Hamlet develops this theme?

A
As a gentleman, Osric is able to stay out of the fight without dying.
B
Even though he’s a gentleman, Horatio survives all the fighting.
C
Fortinbras takes advantage of the death of the royal family and becomes king.
D
Despite the fact they are royalty, Hamlet, Laertes, Gertrude, and Claudius die.

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