Hamlet Act 1 - Comprehension

Front

Who is Hamlet's mother and the woman also married to the current king?

Back

Gertrude

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What thematic topic is represented in Hamlet's quote about grief?

Back

Appearance vs. Reality

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does Claudius attempt to stifle Fortinbras' rebellion?

Back

By sending ambassadors to Norway to negotiate.

Front

What does the ghost ask Hamlet to do?

Back

Avenge his death.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What advice do Laertes and Polonius give Ophelia regarding Hamlet?

Back

To stop seeing Hamlet.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the ghost in Hamlet?

Back

The ghost represents the unresolved issues of the past and sets the plot in motion.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the main conflict in Act 1 of Hamlet?

Back

The struggle between Hamlet's grief and the political machinations of Claudius.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What role does Ophelia play in Hamlet's life?

Back

Ophelia is Hamlet's love interest, representing innocence and the impact of political intrigue.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does Claudius' character reveal about the theme of power in Hamlet?

Back

Claudius' manipulation and ambition highlight the corrupting influence of power.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does Hamlet's soliloquy in Act 1 reflect his internal conflict?

Back

It reveals his deep sorrow, confusion, and contemplation of life and death.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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