Hamlet Act 1

What is the current King's name?

• Hamlet
• Laertes
• Claudius
• Polonius

Who tells Ophelia that Hamlet's love is brief?

• Laertes

• Polonius

• Laertes and Polonius

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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Who didn't believe in the ghost at first?

• Marcellus
• Hamlet
• Horatio
• Jocasta

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Who is Claudius to Hamlet?

• Son
• Cousin
• Step-Dad
• Step-Dad and Uncle

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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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Of which country does Hamlet's family rule over?

• Norway

• France

• Denmark

• Sweden

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Who is Horatio?

• A guard of the castle Elsinore

• adviser to King Claudius

• diplomat for Denmark to France

• best friend and classmate of Hamlet

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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

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

• King Claudius will be a better king than King Hamlet

• King Claudius will defend Denmark from the invasion of Sweden

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

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

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