Hamlet (Summary)

1. Hamlet is known as one of Shakespeare’s _______________ plays.

• shortest and simplest

• longest and simplest

• longest and most complicated

• shortest and most complicated

2. How many characters are there with the same name ‘Hamlet’?

• one

• two

• three

• four

3. The following about the first Hamlet is true EXCEPT that…

• he dies before the play began.

• he is the older ‘Hamlet’.

• he is the main character of the play.

• he is the beloved King of Denmark.

4. The following about the second Hamlet is true EXCEPT that…

• he is still alive.

• he is the younger Hamlet.

• he is the beloved King of Denmark.

• he is the main character of the play.

5. The following about Claudius is true EXCEPT that…

• he married Queen Gertrude.

• he is the brother of Old King Hamlet.

• he is the father of the younger Hamlet.

• he became king of Denmark after the death of his brother.

6. The following about Ophelia is true EXCEPT that…

• Ophelia is Hamlet’s girlfriend.

• Ophelia is the daughter of Polonius.

• Ophelia’s father works for Claudius.

• Ophelia is Claudius’ trusted advisor.

7. Why is Hamlet sad?

• His mother has married his uncle.

• His girlfriend’s father is working for Claudius.

• He does not love his girlfriend, Ophelia.

• He could not become King of Denmark.

8. Which of the following is TRUE about the beginning of the play?

• A group of soldiers were walking around the battlements of Elsinore Castle at midnight.

• A group of soldiers were resting in the battlements of Elsinore Castle at midnight.

• A group of soldiers were fighting in the battlements of Elsinore Castle at midnight.

Who is Hamlet's closest friend?

10.      Who appeared right in front of Horatio?

• The ghost of Old King Hamlet

• Old King Hamlet

• Hamlet

• The ghost of Hamlet