Hamlet: Prince of Denmark Quiz

Who is the author of 'Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'?

• Charles Dickens

• William Shakespeare

• Jane Austen

• Mark Twain

What time does the play's opening scene take place?

• Dusk

• Midnight

• Noon

• Dawn

Who joins the guards to witness the ghost?

• Ophelia

• Claudius

• Horatio

• Hamlet

What does the ghost resemble?

• A common soldier

• The late King of Denmark

• A knight

• A dragon

How does Horatio react to seeing the ghost?

• He is skeptical and dismissive

• He trembles and looks pale

• He runs away in fear

• He laughs it off

What historical event does Horatio compare the ghost's appearance to?

• The fall of Julius Caesar

• The discovery of America

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The French Revolution

What is the main reason for the guards' watch according to Horatio?

• To protect the castle from thieves

• To prepare for an impending war

• To witness the ghost

• To guard the king's treasure

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

• Leave their post

• Tell Prince Hamlet

• Inform the king

• Ignore it

Why do the guards believe the ghost will speak to Hamlet?

• Because Hamlet is brave

• Because Hamlet is a scholar

• Because the ghost is Hamlet's father

• Because Hamlet is a prince

What is the significance of the ghost's appearance according to Horatio?

• It is a sign of good fortune

• It is a warning of impending doom

• It is a mere illusion

• It is a call to arms