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Act 1 Scene 1 Hamlet
Act 1 Scene 1 Hamlet
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1
How does Laertes view Hamlet?
As a worthy suitor to Ophelia
As a great, kind person
As a shady "player"
Laertes does not have an opinion on Hamlet
2
What news does Horatio bring Hamlet?
That the Poles are attacking Denmark
That his father has died
That a ghost resembling his father has been sighted
That Ophelia is in love with him
3
What is the name of the guard being replaced by Barnardo in Act 1 Scene 1?
Marcellus
Horatio
Pawan
Francisco
4
According to Horatio, what happened in Rome shortly before Julius Caesar was assassinated?
Talk of murder
Solar flares and eclipses
Earthquakes
Hurricanes and tornadoes
5
Hamlet does not express one of the following ideas in his first soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 2.
Women are trouble
A plan to frame Claudius
A desire to die
Claudius is despicable
6
Which Queen of England was Shakespeare acquainted with?
Mary I
Elizabeth II
Mary II
Elizabeth I
7
How is Hamlet related to Claudius?
Cousin
Son
Brother
Nephew
8
Who does Claudius marry after the death of King Hamlet?
Pawan
Gertrood
Ophelia
Gertrude
9
How do the people of Denmark believe King Hamlet died?
He slipped on ice
He was poisoned
He was murdered by Fortinbras
He died of old age
10
How many plays did Shakespeare write over his career?
150
120
32
38
11
Why is Denmark prepping for war?
Denmark is preparing to defend against the Poles
Claudius is fighting a civil war
Fortinbras is seeking revenge against Denmark
The nation is preparing to fight Hamlet's ghost
12
At the end of Scene III, Ophelia agrees to "obey." What will she do?
Date Pawan
Return to France
Marry Horatio
Not see Hamlet
13
Where does Claudius send Cornelius and Voltimand?
To France to aid Laertes
To Poland to make peace with the Poles
To Norway to make peace with Fortinbras and the Norwegians
To the room of Prince Hamlet
14
What is the name of the castle the watchmen are guarding?
Elsinor
Elsinore
Elsinur
Elsinere
15
What is Polonius' advice to Laertes?
Be careful of new acquaintances
Don't say everything you think
Take the Danish throne for yourself
Don't borrow money from anyone
16
What action is Hamlet contemplating in his first soliloquy?
Suicide
Marrying Ophelia
Leading an army against Fortinbras
Killing Horatio
17
Where is Laertes returning to after King Hamlet's funeral?
England
India
France
Germany
18
What request do Claudius and Gertrude make of Hamlet?
They want him to marry Ophelia
They want him to stop grieving over his father's death
They want him to return to the University of Wittenberg
They want him to return to France
19
What is Laertes' advice to Ophelia?
Follow your heart
Don't fall in love with Hamlet, he is too high of birth
Don't trust Polonius, he is evil
Marry Hamlet, he is your true love
20
At the end of the act, Hamlet makes Horatio swear to...
defend Denmark against Fortinbras
Kill Claudius
Keep quiet on Hamlet's plan to act crazy
Not tell anyone about the ghost
