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Why did the king postpone the execution to the next day in the story In the Kingdom of Fools'?
Because he didn't want to give over his kingdom in the next life
Because he didn't want to execute the guru
Because he wasn't sure of the guilty
Because he wanted to execute the merchant the next day
What does this story throw light upon?
always be happy
kings and their ministers
foolish people and the dangers they pose
wise people
What did the Guru plead to the king to save his disciple?
admired the king
The king was great
to kill him first and later his disciple
none
Who distracted the wall maker while he was building up the merchant's wall?
A singing girl with bangles
A dancing girl with jingling anklets
A dancing girl with jingling bangles
A monk
What does this story speak about?
a kingdom ruled by a foolish king and his silly minister
kings and their ministers
kings
all
According to the Guru, the first person to get executed will reborn as a
A king
A goldsmith
A minister
A saint
What did the guru and his disciple find at the grocery shop?
a duddu
same price for all the things
many beautiful things
none
What was the price of all things during the foolish king's rule?
1 duddu each
4 duddu each
5 duddu each
2 duddu each
Why must the King not put the strong arm on Hamlet?
He is afraid that his soul would be permanently blackened if he committed any more evil deeds.
He is protecting his wife. He thinks that Hamlet might try to hurt her if he is provoked.
He needs to save all of his strength for fighting the enemies from other countries.
Hamlets mother would not want him harmed. The people of Denmark like him and would be upset if anything happened to him..
Why have Rosencrantz and Guildenstern come to the castle?
They have come to help the Queen redecorate in a manner suitable to Claudius.
They have come to tutor Hamlet so that he can go on to the University in Paris or London.
They are master soldiers who have come to prepare the troops for battle.
They have come to find out why Hamlet is acting so strangely and to report their findings to the King.
Why doesnt Hamlet kill the King when the King is kneeling?
Hamlet wants the King to die without a chance for a last confession. If he is praying, he may not be in enough sin to get eternal punishment.
He thinks he hears noises in the hallway. He is afraid that someone will see him. He decides to wait until he can be sure they are alone.
Hamlet wants his mother to be there to witness the deed.
Hamlet loses heart, and realizes that his father would not have wanted another murder committed.
Why does Polonius think Hamlet is mad?
He thinks Hamlet is angry because he has not become King. His anger and jealousy are driving him mad.
He thinks Hamlet realizes now that the King never really loved him. Now that the King is dead, there is nowhere to release his frustration. He is turning it inward, which makes him appear mad.
He thinks Ophelias rejections have been too much for Hamlet, that Hamlet is lovesick.
He thinks Hamlet has been dabbling in witchcraft, and that it is affecting his mind.
Why does Marcellus think Horatio should speak to the ghost?
Marcellus thinks Horatio should speak to the ghost because he is a scholar and should know the proper way to address a ghost.
Marcellus thinks Horatio should speak to the ghost because his parents are dead; he may have more influence with the ghost.
Marcellus thinks Horatio should speak to the ghost because Horatio is the most religious of them.
Marcellus thinks Horatio should speak to the ghost because he is the only one who does not believe in ghosts, so he is the only one who is not afraid.
Why does Laertes force his way in? What does he want?
He wants to avenge his fathers death.
He wants to be given the title to his fathers lands.
He wants to marry Ophelia.
He wants to kidnap the Queen and hold her for ransom.
Why does Hamlet jump into Ophelias grave?
He wants everyone to think he is still mad.
He wants to be buried alive so he can be with her forever.
He wants to make sure that she is really dead.
He shows that his sorrow is as great as Laertes.
Why does Hamlet give instructions to the players?
He is merely showing off his superiority, to keep in character with his masquerade of being mad.
He does not want the parts to be over-acted. He wants it to appear as natural and as real as possible, so it will hit home to the King.
In his madness, he believes that he is really a great actor, not the Prince of Denmark.
He is helping them remember their lines, because he does not want to disappoint his mother when she watches the play.
Who do the soldiers/guards want to tell about the ghost?
They want to tell the priests.
They want to tell the Commander of the Guards.
They want to tell Hamlet (King Hamlets son).
They want to tell the Queen.
Where does Polonius send Reynaldo?
Polonius sends Reynaldo to the castle to take care of Hamlet.
Polonius sends Reynaldo to Sweden, Finland, and Norway to see who will give Hamlet and the Queen asylum if they need it.
Polonius sends Reynaldo to London to offer the King money in return for soldiers.
Polonius sends Reynaldo to Paris to spy on Laertes and to take him money and messages.
Where does Claudius send Cornelius and Voltimand?
He sends them to Norway to ask the King to keep Fortinbras from going to battle.
He sends them to Rome to get the Popes blessing for the upcoming battle.
He sends them to Sweden for reinforcements.
He sends them to England to ask for money.
When the King asks Hamlet where Polonius is, what is Hamlets answer?
First he says it is not where he eats, but where he is eaten. Then he tells the King to look for him in Heaven, and if he cant find Polonius there, to go to the other place (hell) himself.
First he says Polonius is now keeping company with my dear dead father. Later he tells the King he has put the body on display in the marketplace for all the people to see, telling them that this is what happens to those who disobey the King.
First he says he has brought the fair body to the chapel. Then he says it is in a place where no harm will come to it.
First he says it is with the other vermin. Then he says it is on its way to England, so as not to desecrate good Danish soil.
