Hamlet Act 1 Review

Front

Who is the character that expresses concern about the state of Denmark with the line, 'This bodes some strange eruption to our state'?

Back

Horatio

Front

What is Polonius's stance on Ophelia's relationship with Hamlet?

Back

He forbids her from seeing him anymore.

Front

What do Marcellus and Bernardo want to show Horatio?

Back

A ghost.

Front

What does the ghost of King Hamlet instruct Hamlet regarding Gertrude?

Back

He tells Hamlet to leave her alone.

Front

What piece of evidence convinces Horatio that the ghost is King Hamlet?

Back

His armor.

Front

What is the significance of the ghost in 'Hamlet'?

Back

The ghost represents unresolved issues and the theme of revenge.

Front

How does Hamlet feel about his father's death at the beginning of the play?

Back

He is deeply mournful and feels betrayed by his mother's quick remarriage.

Front

What role does Polonius play in the lives of Ophelia and Laertes?

Back

He is their father and offers them advice, often meddling in their affairs.

Front

What does Hamlet's soliloquy reveal about his character?

Back

It reveals his inner turmoil, philosophical thoughts, and feelings of despair.

Front

What is the relationship between Hamlet and Claudius?

Back

Claudius is Hamlet's uncle and stepfather, having married Hamlet's mother after King Hamlet's death.