Hamlet Act 1, Scene 1 & 2

Where does this play take place?

• Denmark

• London

• United Kingdom

• The Americas

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What does Horatio and Marcellus see as they are guarding the castle?

• Bernardo

• Hamlet

• A Ghost

• King Hamlet

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What did Horatio say the Ghost was wearing? (71-73)

• Royal Crown

• Royal Robes

• Armor

• a Sword

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Why does Horatio claim that the dead will rise from the grave?

• It is a sign of bad omen

• It is the Day of Dead

• It is a time of Reckoning

• The dead are tired of their graves

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Why does Horatio decide to tell Prince Hamlet about the Ghost?

• Hamlet is a Ghost Whisperer

• The Ghost looked like his Father

• Prince Hamlet is his boss

• Prince Hamlet is interested in ghosts

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What news does King Claudius announce at the beginning of scene 2?

• King Hamlet is dead

• He is trying to win the war

• He loves Hamlet

• He married Gertrude, the Queen

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Why does Claudius want Hamlet to remain at court/Denmark?

• Hamlet is next in power to receive the throne

• "Keep your friends close, enemies closer"

• He wants to get to know his son

• He knows Hamlet is hurt

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About how long was the time span between King Hamlet's death and the Queen remarrying?

• About 2 months

• About 1 month

• About 2 weeks

• About 1 week

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About how long has King Hamlet been dead?

• About 2 months

• About 1 month

• About 2 weeks

• About 1 week

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Why does Hamlet say, "Frailty, thy name is woman!"?

• He hates women

• His mom remarried so quickly

• He dislikes most women now

• He thinks King Claudius hurt his mother

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