Hamlet Act I Review Quiz

What does Hamlet swear to do after his conversation with the Ghost?

• Bide his time, and kill Claudius at the right moment
• Focus solely on getting revenge for his father's death
• To take vengeance on both Claudius and Gertrude
• Investigate the Ghost's story and make sure it is accurate

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How did Claudius kill King Hamlet?

• stabbed him
• choked him
• he didn't kill him
• poured poison in his ear

How does Denmark think King Hamlet died?

• stab wound

• natural causes

• snake bite

• in battle

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At the end of Act I, what do Horatio and Marcellus swear to do?

• They swear to help Hamlet avenge his father's death.

• They swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth.

• They swear to spy on the King and Queen to collect evidence.

• They swear to keep the sighting of the ghost a secret.

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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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Why does Horatio want to inform Hamlet about the ghost?

• He is the Prince of Denmark and, as a ruler, deserves to know.

• He is Horatio's best friend and Horatio can tell him anything.

• He is the son of the dead King Hamlet and believes the ghost will speak to him.

• Hamlet has experience with ghosts and the supernatural.

Check all of the unhelpful pieces of advice 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

From how Hamlet describes his father, which is the best answer for how we know he was a good person?

• He always made good decisions for the Kingdom

• He was a loving and protective husband to the queen.

• He was a warrior who conquered other countries

• Everyone in the kingdom adored King Hamlet

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

• He is depressed and confused

• He is interested and determined

• He is upset and angry

• He is skeptical and bored.