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Hamlet, Part 8: Themes Answers

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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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develop
B
outline
C
reorganize
D
summarize
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How should a reader summarize the development of a theme? Check all that apply.

A
by stating the theme
B
by paraphrasing the topic
C
by using objective language
D
by analyzing the style of the author
E
by using examples to explain the theme
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Read the passage.When Moritz was a freshman, he joined the school’s drama club in an attempt to overcome his fear of public speaking. Over the course of the next few years, Moritz performed in every play the drama club presented. He also participated in the club’s acting classes, where he learned how to speak loudly and clearly, how to memorize lines, and how to improvise. In his senior year, Moritz landed a big speaking role, which he performed with panache.

A
Celebrity is its own reward.
B
Persistence pays off.
C
Beauty wins in the end.
D
Time heals all wounds.
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Read the passage from Act V of Hamlet.Laertes: Must there no more be done? First Priest: No more be done: We should profane the service of the dead,To sing a requiem, and such rest to her As to peace-parted souls. Laertes: Lay her i’ the earth; And from her fair and unpolluted flesh May violets spring! I tell thee, churlish priest, A ministering angel shall my sister be, When thou liest howling.

A
The passage shows that death conquers everyone, but family bonds outlast even death.
B
The passage shows that when people eventually die, those around them must move on with their lives.
C
The passage shows that brotherly love, while strong, is fleeting, whereas death is permanent.
D
The passage shows that everyone dies eventually, and love is a pointless emotion that brings ruin.
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Read the passage from Act V of Hamlet.Hamlet: To what base uses we may return, Horatio! Why may not imagination trace the noble dust of Alexander, till he find it stopping a bung-hole?Horatio: ’Twere to consider too curiously, to consider so.

A
You can never ask too many questions.
B
Too much questioning is dangerous.
C
It is important to question everything.
D
Be cautious of anyone who questions you.
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To analyze the development of a theme, the reader should study

A
the main topics that come up repeatedly.
B
the manner in which the author uses language.
C
the way the author divided the scenes.
D
the arrangement of the major speeches.
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To make a summary of a theme’s objective development, the reader should base the summary on

A
emotions.
B
facts.
C
judgments.
D
opinions.
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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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Which are examples of themes? Check all that apply.

A
The story is concerned with beauty.
B
There is beauty in simplicity.
C
There was a lot of talk about hope.
D
The main character spread hope.
E
Hope exists even in dark times.

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