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WorksheetsHamlet Act I Scene 2
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What event is the court celebrating?
The birthday of Queen Gertrude
The coronation of Prince Hamlet
The wedding and coronation of Claudius
An old Danish holiday similar to Christmas
Why did Laertes come to Denmark?
His daughter is getting married
His daughter's birthday
To deliver a message to Prince Hamlet
For the coronation of the new king
How is Hamlet dressed in this scene?
In cheerful clothes appropriate for a wedding
In mourning clothes appropriate for a funeral
In formal clothes appropriate for a coronation
In casual clothes appropriate for a holiday
According to Claudius, why is Hamlet's grief a "fault to heaven"?
It is inappropriate and disrespectful to mourn for so long
Hamlet's father did not treat him well
Hamlet's father was not a well-respected king
Hamlet does not perform rituals appropriate for a funeral according to their religious tradition
Why does Claudius forbit Hamlet to return to the university at Wittenberg?
He doesn't believe Wittenberg is a good university
He wants to train Hamlet to become the new king someday
He wants Hamlet to be available to fight in the impending war
He wants to keep a close eye on Hamlet
How much time has passed between King Hamlet's death and Queen Gertrude's marriage?
five years
nine months
two years
two months
How does Horatio describe the Ghost to Hamlet?
It looked exactly like King Hamlet did in life
It was wearing a black cloak
It was glowing and hovering above the ground
It looked like a skeleton
Why does Hamlet want to see the Ghost?
He suspects some foul play
He has always wanted to see a Ghost
He believes his father may have good news
He believes his father wants to say goodbye
