best friend and classmate of Hamlet

What strange event has happened twice at night near the castle?

The ghost of King Hamlet has appeared

Hamlet and Ophelia have been spotted spending time alone together

An unexplained light has appeared near the grave of King Hamlet

Prince Hamlet has had an emotional meltdown

Why does King Claudius say that the kingdom should not worry after the death of King Hamlet

The royal family will remain the same since Claudius married his sister-in-law

King Claudius will be a better king than King Hamlet

King Claudius will defend Denmark from the invasion of Sweden

Prince Hamlet will still be next in line for the throne after Claudius

What unhelpful piece of advice do both the king and queen give Hamlet for his grief?

Everyone dies, so the death of his father is nothing special

It is weak and lame to grieve so long

It is against God's plan to mourn for his father so long.

Hamlet has a new father because of the king and queen's marriage

What is Hamlet's reaction to the news that his father's ghost has appeared?

He is interested and determined

Where is Laertes going in Scene 3?

To France as a diplomat for the King

To Norway to confront Fortinbras

To Sweden to fight in the Danish-Swedish war

What is the best summary of Laertes' advice for his younger sister?

Because Hamlet is the prince, she must guard her heart to not fall in love with him

Hamlet is a jerk and she should give him the cold shoulder

She should follow her heart in regard to Hamlet

What does Polonius ask his daughter about her relationship with Hamlet?

What is going on between her and Hamlet?

If she is pregnant with Hamlet's child

If it is wise to hang out with someone so emotionally messed up.

What command does Polonius give Ophelia at the end of Scene 3?

She should totally stop hanging out with Hamlet

She should get Hamlet to marry her

She should be careful to not be alone with Hamlet

She should have a "Define the Relationship" talk with Hamlet

How do Horatio and the guards know that the ghost is that of Old King Hamlet?

The ghost is wearing the Old King's battle armor.

The ghost puts the idea into Horatio's mind.

The ghost has the Old King's face.

Speaking to Hamlet in scene 4, what does Horatio say might be worse than death?

accepting Claudius as his step-father

Why does Hamlet say he will follow the ghost regardless of the danger?

He gives no value to his life anyway, since his father is dead.

He loves danger & welcomes adventure.

He suspects Old King Hamlet will reveal his murderer.

How does the ghost of Old King Hamlet claim that he was murdered?

Poison was poured in his ear while he slept in the garden.

He was stabbed with a poisoned sword.

He sipped from a poisoned goblet of wine.

What does Hamlet make his friends swear to do?

to keep silent if he starts going crazy

to get Ophelia to France so she is safe

What will Hamlet pretend to do after scene 5 and why?

Be insane (so he can kill Claudius)

Accept Claudius (to get over his father's death)

Be engaged to Ophelia & study to be king

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current King's name?

Hamlet

Laertes

Claudius

Polonius

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who tells Ophelia that Hamlet's love is brief?

Laertes

Polonius

Laertes and Polonius

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the ghost say he died?

He was murdered by Claudius

He was killed by Young Fortinbras

He died of a heart attack

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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

Who didn't believe in the ghost at first?

Marcellus

Hamlet

Horatio

Jocasta

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Claudius to Hamlet?

Son

Cousin

Step-Dad

Step-Dad and Uncle

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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

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the most important event that occurs prior to the beginning of the play?

The marriage of Hamlet's uncle and mother

The mysterious death of King Hamlet

The conflict between King Hamlet and Fortinbras

The breakup of Hamlet and Ophelia

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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

2 mins • 1 pt

Of which country does Hamlet's family rule over?

Norway

France

Denmark

Sweden

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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

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Hamlet Act 1

What is the current King's name?

Who tells Ophelia that Hamlet's love is brief?

How does the ghost say he died?

Who didn't believe in the ghost at first?

Who is Claudius to Hamlet?

What is the most important event that occurs prior to the beginning of the play?

Of which country does Hamlet's family rule over?

Who is Horatio?

What strange event has happened twice at night near the castle?

Why does King Claudius say that the kingdom should not worry after the death of King Hamlet

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