Hamlet 1.5 Interview with Hamlet

The ghost of Hamlet's father reveals that he was murdered by Claudius, who now wears the crown and has married Hamlet's mother. The ghost urges Hamlet to seek revenge but warns him not to harm his mother. Hamlet vows to remember the ghost's words and swears his friends to secrecy about the encounter.

What does the ghost of Hamlet's father ask him to do?

• Leave Denmark

• Forgive his uncle

• Seek revenge for his murder

• Forget about the past

Who does the ghost reveal as his murderer?

• A court jester

• His brother Claudius

• A trusted friend

• A foreign invader

How was the ghost of Hamlet's father murdered?

• Shot with an arrow

• Drowned in the river

• Stabbed in his sleep

• Poisoned in his ear

What does the ghost ask Hamlet to do regarding his mother?

• Punish her severely

• Leave her to heaven

• Ignore her completely

• Confront her immediately

What does Hamlet plan to do to uncover the truth?

• Leave Denmark

• Act insane

• Challenge Claudius to a duel

• Consult a witch

What does Hamlet swear on to keep the ghost's secret?

• His own dagger

• His father's sword

• A royal decree

• A holy book

What does Hamlet intend to erase from his memory?

• The faces of his enemies

• His childhood memories

• The laws of Denmark

• All trivial fond records