Hamlet Quiz

When was 'Hamlet' written by William Shakespeare?

• 1567-1570

• 1620-1623

• 1642-1645

• 1599-1601

Who does the ghost claim to be in 'Hamlet'?

• Hamlet's cousin

• Hamlet's friend

• Hamlet's father

• Hamlet's uncle

What is the main dilemma that Hamlet faces in the play?

• Planning a royal banquet

• Deciding on a marriage proposal

• Choosing a career

• Seeking revenge and justice

What is the famous declaration of angst by Hamlet in the play?

• To love or not to love

• To fight or not to fight

• To be or not to be

• To trust or not to trust

What is the main theme of 'Hamlet'?

• Adventure and exploration

• Comedy and laughter

• Betrayal and revenge

• Love and romance

Who is Hamlet's doomed love interest in the play?

• Desdemona

• Rosalind

• Ophelia

• Juliet

What is the cause of Ophelia's madness in the play?

• Her father's strict rules

• The ghost's curse

• Her own choices

• Hamlet's erratic behavior

What leads to tragedy in 'Hamlet' due to mistaken identity?

• A case of stolen identity

• A case of misunderstood identity

• A case of mistaken death

• A case of mistaken love

What is the uncomfortable knowledge about tragedy in 'Hamlet'?

• It evolves from divine intervention

• It evolves from human error

• It evolves from fate

• It evolves from luck

What is the main characteristic of Hamlet that makes him a human character?

• His perfect judgment

• His indecisiveness

• His lack of emotions

• His supernatural powers