Understanding Shakespeare's Hamlet

Who assumed the throne of Denmark after the king's death?

• Laertes

• Claudius

• Polonius

• Hamlet

What does the ghost reveal to Hamlet?

• He died of natural causes

• He was betrayed by Gertrude

• He was murdered by Claudius

• He wants Hamlet to leave Denmark

What is the purpose of the play Hamlet decides to perform?

• To entertain the court

• To expose Claudius's guilt

• To mourn his father

• To celebrate his coronation

How does Claudius react to the play?

• He praises Hamlet

• He storms out, disturbed

• He remains calm and composed

• He applauds the performance

What action does Hamlet regret not taking when he first hears Claudius confessing?

• Banishing him from Denmark

• Exposing him to the court

• Forgiving him

• Killing him immediately

Why does Hamlet decide not to kill Claudius while he is praying?

• He hopes for a confession

• He wants him to go to heaven

• He wants him to suffer more

• He fears the law

Who does Hamlet kill by mistake, thinking it was Claudius?

• Rosencrantz

• Polonius

• Ophelia

• Gertrude

What does Hamlet find in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's possession?

• A confession from Claudius

• Gifts from Claudius

• A letter ordering his death

• A map of Denmark

What does Hamlet do with the letter he finds that was meant to have him killed?

• He destroys it

• He ignores it

• He alters it to target his friends

• He sends it to the king of England

Who is buried in the grave that Hamlet encounters in the cemetery?

• Hamlet's father

• Yorick

• Ophelia

• Polonius