Question

read the passage from act v of hamlet. hamlet: ... thats the french bet against the danish. why is this imponed, as you call it? osric: the king, sir, hath laid, that in a dozen passes between yourself and him laertes, he shall not exceed you three hits; he hath laid on twelve for nine, and it would come to immediate trial, if your lordship would vouchsafe the answer. hamlet: how if i answer no? osric: i mean, my lord, the opposition of your person in trial. what is the topic of the passage? a game between the french and hamlet a wager between osric and hamlet a fight between claudius and hamlet a duel between laertes and hamlet

Explanation:

The passage mentions a dozen passes between Hamlet and Laertes, set - up by the king. It is about a duel.

Answer:

a duel between Laertes and Hamlet