What is Polonius' explanation for Hamlet's madness?

He despises Claudius for marrying Gertrude

He grieves too much for his father

Hamlet has the opportunity to kill Claudius, why doesn’t he?

Because he doesn’t want him to go to heaven

Because he wants to torture him first

Because he doesn’t want to get caught

He wants Claudius to know that he knows what happened to his father

What does the Ghost want of Hamlet?

For him to leave his mother alone

How did Claudius get Laertes to agree to his plan?

By implying he may not love his father as much as he says

By flattering his fencing skills

What is Laertes mean when he says “What ceremony else” to the priest?

The priest should give Ophelia last rites

The funeral prayer was not long enough

The coffin should be lowered later

Ophelia should have been married

Why does the gravedigger say this person should not be buried there?

She was not old enough to be buried there

The ceremony has no more room for bodiest

How does Ophelia die?

She is stabbed by Gertrude on accident

She is buried alive by Gertrude

Why doesn't Hamlet let Horatio drink the poison?

He must live to keep Hamlet's memory alive

He needs to warn the people of Denmark

He will serve as hand to the new king

What does it mean when Hamlet says "...he has my dying breath"?

He is placing his vote for who he feels should be the next king

Horatio is hearing his last words

Osric ran out of the room too quickly

Hamlet Test Review-Acts 1-5

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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of Shakespeare's *Hamlet*, covering all five acts of the tragedy. Designed for 12th grade students, the assessment evaluates mastery of plot details, character relationships, thematic elements, and literary devices throughout the play. Students need thorough knowledge of the complex narrative structure, including the ghost's appearances, the play-within-a-play, Hamlet's feigned madness, and the tragic conclusion. The questions require understanding of key dramatic techniques such as soliloquies and asides, recognition of famous quotes and their speakers, and comprehension of character motivations and relationships. Students must demonstrate analytical thinking about themes of death, revenge, and moral corruption while tracking multiple plot threads including Polonius's spying network, Hamlet's relationship with Ophelia, and the political intrigue surrounding Claudius's rule. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying British literature in grade 12. The assessment serves as an excellent comprehensive review tool for students preparing for a major test or final examination on *Hamlet*. Teachers can effectively use this resource for end-of-unit review sessions, homework assignments to reinforce reading comprehension, or formative assessment to identify areas where students need additional support before summative evaluation. The detailed question coverage makes it ideal for study groups or individual student practice, while the multiple-choice format allows for efficient classroom review discussions. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, as it requires students to cite textual evidence, determine themes, and analyze character development throughout Shakespeare's complex dramatic work.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the ghost appear during the play?

The castle ramparts and the great hall of Elsinore

The castle ramparts and Gertrude’s bedchamber

Gertrude’s bedchamber and the great hall of Elsinore

The great hall and the cemetery

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happened to King Hamlet?

He is stabbed through an arras

Poison in the ear

Stabbing him with poisoned sword

Poison in his wine glass

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following characters did not see the ghost?

Marcellus

Hamlet

Gertrude

Horatio

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Hamlet call Denmark and the whole world?

Paradise

The only place to live

Heaven

Prison

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is NOT ACCUSED of spying?

Polonius

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern

Hamlet

Reynaldo

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a soliloquy?

Speech given to the audience with other actors onstage

Speech given to the audience with no other actors on stage

Comment give to the audience

None of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is stabbed through an arras?

Claudius

Fortinbras

Polonius

King Hamlet

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Hamlet Test Review-Acts 1-5

Where does the ghost appear during the play?

What happened to King Hamlet?

Which of the following characters did not see the ghost?

What does Hamlet call Denmark and the whole world?

Who is NOT ACCUSED of spying?

What is a soliloquy?

Who is stabbed through an arras?

Who said "Brevity is the soul of wit"?

What is an aside?

Who knows that Hamlet is only pretending to be crazy?

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