Exploring Key Themes in Hamlet Act 1 Scene 5

The ghost of Hamlet's father reveals that he was murdered by Claudius, who now wears the crown. The ghost urges Hamlet to avenge his death but warns him not to harm his mother. Hamlet vows to take revenge and shares the ghost's revelation with his friends, asking them to swear secrecy. He plans to feign madness to uncover the truth.

Who is revealed to have murdered Hamlet's father?

• Laertes

• Hamlet

• Polonius

• Claudius

What does the ghost describe Claudius as?

• A loyal brother

• A faithful husband

• An adulterate beast

• A noble king

What role does Claudius assume after the king's death?

• King

• Guardian

• Advisor

• Priest

How does the ghost refer to Queen Gertrude's actions?

• Virtuous

• Lustful

• Honorable

• Cautious

What does the ghost advise Hamlet regarding his mother?

• To forgive her

• To punish her

• To not contrive against her

• To ignore her

What does Hamlet demand his friends to do after revealing the ghost's message?

• Support his claim to the throne

• Capture Claudius

• Swear secrecy

• Leave the country

What does the ghost command Hamlet regarding the state of Denmark?

• To abandon it

• To rule it

• To cleanse it

• To leave it unchanged

What does Hamlet plan to pretend in order to deceive others?

• To leave Denmark

• To join Claudius

• To act insane

• To fall ill