Question

select the correct answer.

in act ii of hamlet, what does the queen believe caused hamlet to go insane?

a. the death of his father
b. the attack by fortinbras
c. ophelia’s suicide
d. the accidental murder of polonius

Explanation:

In Act II of "Hamlet", Queen Gertrude believes Hamlet's insanity is due to his father's death. Ophelia's suicide and Polonius' murder happen later, and Fortinbras' attack isn't related to Hamlet's supposed madness here.

Answer:

A. the death of his father