Exploring Act 1 Scene 2 of Hamlet

Who did King Claudius marry to ascend to the throne?

• A foreign princess

• None of the above

• His brother's widow

• A Danish noblewoman

What action of Claudius is seen as controversial?

• His political decisions

• His treatment of Hamlet

• His speech

• His marriage

What is the main reason Claudius sends messengers to Norway?

• To deliver a ceasefire letter

• To negotiate trade

• To form an alliance

• To declare war

What does Fortinbras demand from Claudius?

• Military support

• Money

• Land

• A political position

Why does Laertes want to return to France?

• To escape political tension

• To continue his studies

• To visit family

• For his coronation

What is Polonius's role in the Danish court?

• Messenger

• Advisor

• Soldier

• King

How does Hamlet respond to Claudius calling him 'my son'?

• He openly agrees

• He subtly rejects the title

• He is pleased

• He does not respond

What is Gertrude's advice to Hamlet about his grief?

• To leave Denmark

• To stop wearing black

• To celebrate his father's life

• To forget his father

What does Hamlet wish regarding suicide in his soliloquy?

• That it was easier

• That it was not a sin

• That it was unnecessary

• That it was honorable

Who informs Hamlet about the appearance of his father's ghost?

• Gertrude

• Laertes

• Claudius

• Horatio