Hamlet Act 1 Quiz for Seniors

What is the name of Hamlet's father?

• Claudius

• Fortinbras

• King Hamlet

• Polonius

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Who is the first character to speak to the ghost in Act 1?

• Hamlet

• Horatio

• Marcellus

• Bernardo

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What country is Fortinbras from?

• Denmark

• Norway

• England

• France

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Who is the current King of Denmark at the start of the play?

• Hamlet

• Fortinbras

• Claudius

• Polonius

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What is the relationship between Hamlet and Claudius?

• Brothers

• Father and son

• Uncle and nephew

• Cousins

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Why does Claudius send messengers to Norway in Act 1?

• To declare war

• To stop Fortinbras from attacking Denmark

• To invite the Norwegian king to Denmark

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Describe the mood at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1.

• Joyful and celebratory

• Tense and uneasy

• Calm and peaceful

• Indifferent and apathetic

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What advice does Laertes give to Ophelia regarding Hamlet?

• To marry him

• To avoid him

• To trust him

• To spy on him

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How does Hamlet feel about his mother's marriage to Claudius?

• Indifferent

• Supportive

• Angry and betrayed

• Happy

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The ghost appears in Act 1 and means many things. What is the significance of the ghost's SPEECH in Act 1?

• It foreshadows the upcoming war

• It symbolizes the political unrest in Denmark

• It represents Hamlet's internal conflict

• It reveals the truth about King Hamlet's death

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept