Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 1

Which of these 4 people is NOT in this scene of the play?

• The ghost

• Horatio

• Hamlet

• Marcellus

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When the play opens, what are the guards discussing?

• The wedding of the new king and queen

• Hamlet being a spoiled prince

• Hamlet's girlfriend

• A ghost that has been showing up while they stand guard

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True or False?

When the play starts, Horatio does not believe the ghost exists.

• True

• False

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Which of these characters is Hamlet's friend from school?

• Horatio

• Marcellus

• Barnardo

• Francisco

Which country is the setting for this story?

• England

• The United States

• Norway

• Denmark

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Who does the ghost look like?

• The court jester

• King Hamlet, the dead king and Hamlet's father

• The queen

• Santa

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True or False?

The ghost tells the men that he has a secret message for Prince Hamlet.

• True

• False

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Which country is at war with Denmark when the story opens?

• Kenya

• Norway

• France

• England

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What is the ghost wearing?

• His fur coat, snow boots, and a fur hat

• His robe and crown

• His battle armor

• His pajamas

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When does the ghost disappear and not come back again?

• When the light of the moon comes out from behind a cloud

• When the rooster crows

• When the clock strikes 12

• When Prince Hamlet suddenly shows up

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