How many soliloquies are spoken by Hamlet in the play Hamlet ?
Correct answer: C. Seven
- A. Nine
- B. Five
- C. Seven
- D. Three
Explanation
Hamlet is conventionally credited with seven major soliloquies, including the famous 'To be, or not to be' speech. Some counts vary depending on whether shorter reflective passages are included, but seven is the standard examination answer.
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