Quiz on Act 1 Scene 1 of Hamlet

Who is the first character to enter in Act 1 Scene 1?

• Barnardo

• Francisco

• Horatio

• Marcellus

What time is it when Barnardo tells Francisco to go to bed?

• Eleven o'clock

• One o'clock

• Midnight

• Ten o'clock

What does Horatio think of the ghost's appearance?

• It is a common occurrence

• It is a warning of danger

• It is a sign of good fortune

• It is a figment of their imagination

What does Barnardo say when he first sees the ghost?

• It is the King!

• What is it?

• Look where it comes again!

• Stay and speak!

What does Horatio ask the ghost to do?

• Show them the future

• Leave them alone

• Speak to him

• Reveal its identity

What does Marcellus suggest they do when the ghost appears?

• Run away

• Ignore it

• Speak to it

• Attack it

What does Horatio believe the ghost's appearance signifies?

• A natural disaster

• A royal decree

• A celebration

• A coming war

What does Barnardo say about the ghost's armor?

• It is old and rusty

• It looks like the King's

• It is made of gold

• It is too heavy to wear

Why is Denmark preparing for war?

• They are scared of Claudius

• The Danish want to attack King Fortinbras in Norway

• The Poles are attacking Denmark

• Young Fortinbras wat preparing an army to attack Denmark

What do the characters decide to do after seeing the ghost?

• Inform Hamlet

• Leave the watch

• Seek out the King

• Prepare for battle