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JAMB Literature in English 2007 Question 5

Question 5

Set Text: Hamlet

In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, how does Queen Gertrude finally die?

  1. A.Through strangulation.
  2. B.By venomed sword.
  3. C.From poisoned drink.
  4. D.Of snake bite.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (From poisoned drink.)

Explanation

During the duel Gertrude drinks from the poisoned cup Claudius had prepared for Hamlet, and she dies.