Exploring Hamlet Act 1, Scene 5

Who does the ghost reveal himself to be to Hamlet?

• A lost king

• His father's spirit

• A wandering soul

• His uncle

What does the ghost claim is the reason for his suffering?

• His sins

• His untimely death

• His unfinished business

• His betrayal

Who does the ghost accuse of his murder?

• A servant

• A distant relative

• His brother

• A rival king

What method was used to murder Hamlet's father?

• Poison in his ear

• A duel

• Strangulation

• Stabbing

Where was Hamlet's father when he was murdered?

• At a banquet

• In the castle hall

• In his orchard

• In his study

What does the ghost instruct Hamlet regarding his mother?

• To leave her fate to heaven

• To confront her

• To seek revenge

• To forgive her

What does the ghost urge Hamlet to focus on?

• His own safety

• Finding a new king

• Revenge for the murder

• Protecting the kingdom

What does the ghost make Hamlet swear?

• To leave Denmark

• To crown himself king

• To keep the ghost's revelations secret

• To protect his mother

How does the ghost describe the events Hamlet will face?

• As sorrowful and painful

• As joyful and enlightening

• As wondrous and strange

• As natural and expected

What philosophical advice does the ghost give to Hamlet?

• To thine own self be true

• There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy

• All that glitters is not gold

• To be or not to be