Hamlet Act 1

Front

What behavior does Hamlet decide to adopt in Act 1?

Back

Hamlet tells Horatio that he will begin to behave as if he is crazy.

Front

Why is Hamlet upset with his mother, Gertrude?

Back

Hamlet is angry with his mother because she married Claudius so soon after King Hamlet's death.

Front

How did King Hamlet die?

Back

King Hamlet was killed by poison.

Front

Who is the current King of Denmark in Act 1?

Back

The current King is Claudius.

Front

What is the main concern Hamlet expresses in his first soliloquy?

Back

Hamlet is upset that his mother has quickly remarried a man very unlike his father.

Front

What is the significance of the ghost in Act 1?

Back

The ghost of King Hamlet appears to reveal the truth about his death and to urge Hamlet to seek revenge.

Front

What does Hamlet think about the marriage of his mother to Claudius?

Back

Hamlet views the marriage as a betrayal and is disgusted by it.

Front

What role does Horatio play in Act 1?

Back

Horatio is Hamlet's friend and confidant, who supports him and witnesses the ghost.

Front

What is Fortinbras's intention in Act 1?

Back

Fortinbras intends to reclaim lands lost by his father and is marching through Denmark.

Front

How does Hamlet feel about the state of Denmark?

Back

Hamlet feels that Denmark is in a state of decay and corruption.