Act II

Question 1

appurtenance

Answer 1

Noun- An accessory, object, or an incidental right

Question 2

What does the term ‘antic’ refer to in Hamlet Act II?

Answer 2

A behavior that is bizarre or exaggerated, often associated with Hamlet’s feigned madness.

Question 3

True or False: In Act II, Hamlet’s soliloquy reveals his clear intentions and plans.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The character __________ is sent to spy on Hamlet in Act II.

Answer 4

Polonius

Question 5

Which character in Act II says, ‘Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t’?

Answer 5

Polonius

Question 6

Multiple Choice: What is the primary theme explored through the vocabulary in Act II of Hamlet? A) Revenge B) Madness C) Love D) Betrayal

Answer 6

B) Madness

Question 7

What does the term ‘madness’ refer to in Hamlet Act II?

Answer 7

The state of being mentally ill or irrational, often exemplified by Hamlet’s erratic behavior.

Question 8

True or False: In Act II, Hamlet’s behavior is consistent and predictable.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Polonius uses the term ‘_________’ to describe Hamlet’s behavior.

Answer 9

madness

Question 10

What is the significance of the word ‘antic’ in Hamlet Act II?

Answer 10

It refers to Hamlet’s feigned madness as part of his plan to investigate his father’s death.

Question 11

Which character uses the phrase ‘to be or not to be’ in Hamlet Act II?

Answer 11

This phrase is actually from Act III, not Act II.

Question 12

What does ‘soliloquy’ mean in the context of Hamlet?

Answer 12

A speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing inner thoughts.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: What does the term ‘espionage’ relate to in Act II?

Answer 13

A. The act of spying on Hamlet by Polonius and others.

Question 14

Who is the character that describes Hamlet as ‘more an antique than a man’?

Answer 14

Polonius

Question 15

True or False: Act II introduces the idea of the play within a play.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the meaning of ‘dissemble’ as used in Hamlet Act II?

Answer 16

To conceal one’s true motives or feelings; to pretend.

Question 17

Assay

Answer 17

Noun - the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality:
a procedure for measuring the biochemical or immunological activity of a sample:
Verb - determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore):
determine the biochemical or immunological activity of (a sample):
examine (something) in order to assess its nature:
archaic - attempt:

Question 18

Blench

Answer 18

Verb - to become pale
Make sudden flinching from pain

Question 19

conceit

Answer 19

Noun - excessive prided in oneself
An elaborate and fanciful use of language or metaphor
an artistic effect of device
a fanciful notion.

Question 20

contrive

Answer 20

Verb - create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.
manage to do something foolish or create an undesirable situation:

Question 21

What does Encompassment mean?

Answer 21

Verb - surround and have or hold within:.
cause (something) to take place:. (Archaic)

Noun form encompassment. Verb Form Encompass

Encompassment is the noun form of Encompass, the definitions are from encompass.

Question 22

What does expostulate mean?

Answer 22

Verb - express strong disapproval or disagreement

Question 23

gall

Answer 23

• bold and impudent behavior
• the contents of the gallbladder; bile (proverbial for its bitterness).

Question 24

glean

Answer 24

1. Verb -extract (information) from various sources:
2. collect gradually and bit by bit:
3. Historical - gather (leftover grain or other produce) after a harvest:

Question 25

``` indict ```

Answer 25

Verb - formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime

Question 26

# Pronounce: https://youtu.be/4CFp0EBwD0M?si=_ucyMBIj5_Xdr-km lecherous

Answer 26

Adjective - having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire:

Question 27

malefactions | Noun form of Malefactor

Answer 27

Noun - a person who commits a crime or some other wrong

Question 28

What is the meaning of 'paragon'?

Answer 28

Noun - A model of excellence or perfection. ## Footnote Example: She is a paragon of virtue.

Question 29

What does 'pate' refer to?

Answer 29

Noun - The top of the head. | Archaic, Humorous ## Footnote Example: He rubbed his pate thoughtfully.

Question 30

What is 'perusal'?

Answer 30

Noun - Formal- The act of reading or examining something carefully. ## Footnote Example: After a quick perusal of the document, she signed it.

Question 31

What does 'purport' mean?

Answer 31

Verb - To claim or profess, often falsely. | sometimes is a noun ## Footnote Example: He purports to be an expert in the field.

Question 32

What is the 'quintessence'?

Answer 32

Noun - The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. ## Footnote Example: This painting is the quintessence of beauty.

Question 33

What does 'rascal' mean?

Answer 33

Noun - A mischievous or cheeky person, often a child. ## Footnote Example: That little rascal stole my cookie!

Question 34

What is a 'rogue'?

Answer 34

Noun - A dishonest or unprincipled man. ## Footnote Example: He was a charming rogue who always got into trouble.

Question 35

What does 'slander' refer to?

Answer 35

Noun - The action of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation. | Can also be a verb ## Footnote Example: The article was filled with slander against the politician.

Question 36

What does 'soliciting' mean?

Answer 36

Noun - The act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone. ## Footnote Example: She was soliciting donations for the charity.

Question 37

What does 'tedious' mean?

Answer 37

Adjective - Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. ## Footnote Example: The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.

Question 38

What is a 'visage'?

Answer 38

Noun - A person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features. | Literary ## Footnote Example: Her visage was serene and calm.

Question 39

What does 'wanton' mean as an adjective?

Answer 39

Adjective - Deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous. ## Footnote Example: His wanton behavior shocked the community.