What does young Fortinbras want from Claudius?

Lands that once belonged to Norway

What does Laertes (Ophelia's brother) warn Ophelia about?

Being responsible for their family property

What is Laertes’s main objection to Ophelia’s feelings?

Hamlet has obligations to his country.

Hamlet is interested in other woman.

Hamlet does not respect their father.

Hamlet fears the institution of marriage.

What does Polonius (Ophelia's father) say about Ophelia’s relationship with Hamlet?

He forbids her from seeing him anymore.

He simply wants her to be happy.

He believes that Hamlet is a good match.

He pushes Ophelia to marry Hamlet.

What does Hamlet overhear while waiting for the ghost to appear?

The celebrations of the new king

Why do Horatio and Marcellus follow after Hamlet and the ghost?

They want to go to the King Claudius's party.

What does the ghost of King Hamlet say about Gertrude, his wife?

He tells Hamlet to leave her alone.

He warns Hamlet to be afraid of her.

He tells Hamlet to get revenge.

He tells Hamlet to speak with her.

What does Hamlet tell Horatio and Marcellus about his plan?

That he may pretend to be crazy

That he intends on killing Claudius

What does Hamlet do to upset Ophelia IN ACT 2?

He tells her he doesn't love her anymore.

Why does Claudius want to be left alone with Polonius?

So that he and Polonius can watch Hamlet and Ophelia interact

So that he and Polonius can talk about Fortinbras

So that he and Polonius can decide what do to about Hamlet’s moodiness

So that he and Polonius can discuss the upcoming play

What do Polonius and Claudius overhear Hamlet discussing with himself?

Whether or not to marry Ophelia

What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do during the play?

Pay attention to Polonius's movements

What does Hamlet do during the performance?

He explains everyone's behavior.

He tries to make up with Ophelia.

What is Claudius’s reaction to the play?

He yells for the lights to come on and leaves.

Why does Polonius want to eavesdrop on Hamlet?

He wants to know why Hamlet is acting crazy.

Because he promised Ophelia he would

Because Gertrude is in love with Polonius

Why does Hamlet kill Polonius?

He thinks his mother is having an affair with him.

Polonius doesn't think Hamlet should marry.

Why does Gertrude think Hamlet is mad (crazy)?

Because he appears to be talking to himself

What message does the ghost bring Hamlet?

To remind him that he has not yet gotten revenge

Hamlet: Act 1 - Act 3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Who joins Bernardo, the watchman, on his watch of the castle?

Claudius and Horatio

Francisco, Marcellus, and Horatio

Prince Hamlet and Marcellus

Francisco and Prince Hamlet

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What do Marcellus and Bernardo want to show Horatio?

Their wives

Prince Hamlet

A ghost

Other watchmen

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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

1 min • 2 pts

What proves to Horatio that the ghost is that of King Hamlet?

His accent

His resemblance to Horatio

His armor

His story

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

How does Horatio explain the appearance of King Hamlet’s ghost?

He says it’s a sign of violent disorder in Denmark.

He says it’s a sign of peace.

He claims it's a sign of the King's wishes for his son.

He calls it a sign of the angels.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Who is young Fortinbras?

Prince of Denmark

King of Denmark

King of Norway

Prince of Norway

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Who is now married to King Hamlet’s wife?

Polonius

Claudius

Laertes

Cornelius

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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

1 min • 2 pts

What does King Claudius say he is in mourning over?

The death of his father.

The death of his son.

The death of his brother.

His recent marriage.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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Hamlet: Act 1 - Act 3

Who joins Bernardo, the watchman, on his watch of the castle?

What do Marcellus and Bernardo want to show Horatio?

What proves to Horatio that the ghost is that of King Hamlet?

How does Horatio explain the appearance of King Hamlet’s ghost?

Who is young Fortinbras?

Who is now married to King Hamlet’s wife?

What does King Claudius say he is in mourning over?

What do Claudius and Gertrude want Prince Hamlet to do?

How long has King Hamlet been dead?

What does young Fortinbras want from Claudius?

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