Why do Barnardo and Marcellus lament after Horatio speaks to the ghost?

They think Horatio has angered the ghost

What does Horatio say about the ghost’s appearance after it vanishes?

He is shaken and believes it bodes some strange eruption to their state

He believes it is a sign of good luck

According to the passage, what event led to Denmark absorbing certain Norwegian lands?

A duel in which King Hamlet killed the King of Norway

The marriage of Claudius and Gertrude

The crowing of a rooster at dawn

A peace treaty between Denmark and Norway

What does Horatio believe the ghost’s appearance is a warning about?

A threat from Fortinbras and Norway

How does Shakespeare use the struggle between Norway and Denmark in this passage?

To mirror Hamlet’s internal struggle with revenge

To introduce a subplot about trade

To explain the history of Elsinore Castle

To describe the geography of Denmark

What action does Horatio take when the ghost reappears?

He orders the ghost to stop and tries to communicate with it

He attacks the ghost with a weapon

He ignores the ghost and continues his patrol

Why do Marcellus and Barnardo worry when the rooster crows?

They believe it will drive the ghost away

They think it signals the arrival of Fortinbras’s army

They are afraid it means the king is dead

They think it will wake up Claudius

What is a key difference between Horatio and Hamlet as described in the passage?

Horatio is a man of action, while Hamlet struggles to take decisive action

Horatio is indecisive, while Hamlet is a man of action

Hamlet is more afraid of ghosts than Horatio

In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Claudius urge the court to do?

Focus on the future and move on from the death of King Hamlet

Prepare for war with Norway immediately

Mourn King Hamlet for another year

What is Claudius’s attitude toward Fortinbras’s demands, according to the passage?

He is determined to keep Denmark strong and not give in

He plans to surrender to Norway

He wants to negotiate peace at any cost

He ignores the demands completely

Why does Claudius send Voltemand and Cornelius to Norway?

To deliver a letter to the King of Norway about Fortinbras

To invite the King of Norway to a celebration

What does Claudius want to demonstrate to the court and foreign leaders?

That he is capable, decisive, and strong in body and mind

That he is generous with wealth

That he is uninterested in foreign affairs

What does Gertrude urge Hamlet to do regarding his mourning?

Stop dressing in black and treat Claudius like a friend and father

What is the meaning behind Hamlet's comment that he is "too much in the sun"?

He is unhappy about Claudius's marriage to his mother

He enjoys spending time outdoors

According to Claudius, how should Hamlet view death and mourning?

As common and natural, not to be dwelled upon

Why is Hamlet particularly upset with his mother, Gertrude?

She remarried quickly to Hamlet's uncle

She destroyed his father's belongings

What does Hamlet find "weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable"?

His life since his father's death

Who tells Hamlet about the ghost that resembles his father?

Horatio, Marcellus, and Barnardo

How does Hamlet react when he learns about the ghost?

He wants to join the men on their watch

What does Hamlet struggle to decide after his father's death?

How to change the recent events in his family

How to celebrate his father's life

How does the ghost's appearance relate to biblical symbolism?

It represents the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

It represents the birth of a new era

It symbolizes peace and harmony

What advice does Laertes give Ophelia before he leaves for France?

To keep her reputation intact and stay away from Hamlet

To trust Hamlet completely and follow her heart

To ignore her father's wishes and make new friends

To seek advice from Polonius about her relationship

According to the passage, what is Polonius’s attitude when dealing with the monarchy?

He is submissive and sycophantic

He is aggressive and confrontational

What does Polonius advise Laertes before his departure?

To stay out of quarrels and be true to himself

To avoid making any new friends

To always lend money to friends

To ignore his family’s advice

How does Ophelia respond to her father and brother’s advice about Hamlet?

She insists that Hamlet is true to her

She promises to ignore Hamlet completely

She confesses she never cared for Hamlet

What does the passage suggest about the control Ophelia’s father and brother have over her?

They attempt to control her feelings and sexuality

They encourage her independence and self-expression

They support her relationship with Hamlet

They ignore her personal choices

Based on the passage, what is a likely consequence for Ophelia as the play progresses?

She becomes increasingly unstable due to the pressure to meet others’ expectations

She becomes more independent and assertive

She marries Hamlet and finds happiness

She leaves Denmark to escape her family

Why does Polonius warn Ophelia about Hamlet’s affections?

He believes Hamlet is too young and has too much freedom to be true

He wants Ophelia to marry Hamlet quickly

He is jealous of Hamlet’s relationship with Ophelia

What is the setting described at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?

The ramparts of Elsinore in the bitter cold

What does Hamlet's uncle Claudius's constant revelry symbolize in the play?

The soiling of Denmark's reputation

Why does Hamlet agree to follow the ghost, despite warnings from Marcellus and Horatio?

He does not value his own life and has nothing to lose

He believes the ghost will give him treasure

What theme is introduced by Hamlet's willingness to follow the ghost and his disregard for his own life?

Hamlet's seemingly suicidal bent and the impact of his father's death

What famous line does Marcellus say to indicate that something is wrong in Denmark?

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

All is well in the state of Denmark.

The king is dead, long live the king.

To be or not to be, that is the question.

How do Marcellus and Horatio react to the ghost and Hamlet's actions?

They are frightened and worried about Hamlet's safety

They are excited and want to follow the ghost

They ignore the ghost and leave

What does the ghost's demand for vengeance underscore about Hamlet's society?

The importance of revenge and honor

What does the ghost lament about its message to Hamlet?

That it cannot be told to "ears of flesh and blood"

That it cannot be delivered in time

That Hamlet will not understand

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