Hamlet Act I Scene 2

What event is the court celebrating?

• The birthday of Queen Gertrude

• The coronation of Prince Hamlet

• The wedding and coronation of Claudius

• An old Danish holiday similar to Christmas

Why did Laertes come to Denmark?

• His daughter is getting married

• His daughter's birthday

• To deliver a message to Prince Hamlet

• For the coronation of the new king

How is Hamlet dressed in this scene?

• In cheerful clothes appropriate for a wedding

• In mourning clothes appropriate for a funeral

• In formal clothes appropriate for a coronation

• In casual clothes appropriate for a holiday

According to Claudius, why is Hamlet's grief a "fault to heaven"?

• It is inappropriate and disrespectful to mourn for so long

• Hamlet's father did not treat him well

• Hamlet's father was not a well-respected king

• Hamlet does not perform rituals appropriate for a funeral according to their religious tradition

Why does Claudius forbit Hamlet to return to the university at Wittenberg?

• He doesn't believe Wittenberg is a good university

• He wants to train Hamlet to become the new king someday

• He wants Hamlet to be available to fight in the impending war

• He wants to keep a close eye on Hamlet

How much time has passed between King Hamlet's death and Queen Gertrude's marriage?

• five years

• nine months

• two years

• two months

How does Horatio describe the Ghost to Hamlet?

• It looked exactly like King Hamlet did in life

• It was wearing a black cloak

• It was glowing and hovering above the ground

• It looked like a skeleton

Why does Hamlet want to see the Ghost?

• He suspects some foul play

• He has always wanted to see a Ghost

• He believes his father may have good news

• He believes his father wants to say goodbye