Question

Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii.

Polonius: Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not express’d in fancy; rich, not gaudy; For the apparel oft proclaims the man, And they in France of the best rank and station Are most select and generous, chief in that.

Which meaning of habit does Shakespeare use in this passage?

A) addiction
B) attire
C) behavior
D) custom

Answer 1

Answer:

attire

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Answer 2

The word habit signifies: B) Attire

Explanation:

• The above passage is taken from the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare.
• The play has its plot in Hamlet's revenge against his uncle who is responsible for his Father's death.
• The above dialogue is uttered by Polonius to Leartes .
• Polonius advices his son to be careful while meeting new people.
• In the above passage the word Habit refers to the attire.
• Hence the correct answer is: The word habit signifies: B) Attire.