WorksheetsHamlet Act 1 Quiz
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 21mins
Where does this play take place?
The United States
Australia
Denmark
England
In Scene 1 we have two men on guard and one man following. What are the guard's names and what is the other man called?
Marcellus, Bernardo, and Horatio
Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude
Cassius, Casca, Brutus
Laertes, Ophelia, Polonius
The ghosts speaks to Horatio and the guards.
True
False
Act 1 Scene 2: What is the name of the new King?
King Claudius
King Hamlet
King Fortinbras
King Horatio
King Claudius is Hamlet's uncle and now his stepfather after marrying Hamlet's mom.
True
False
King Claudius sends a message to Norway to try and get Prince Fortinbras to stop attacking Denmark.
True
False
Prince Hamlet agrees to stay in Denmark.
True
False
What is Prince Hamlet's reaction to hearing that Horatio, Marcellus, and Bernardo saw the ghost of the King?
He wants to go on the night watch to see the ghost
He gets too scared and doesn't want to see the ghost
He doesn't speak to them about the ghost
He parties instead of listening to them
Act 1 Scene 3: Laertes and Ophelia are brother and sister.
True
False
Who interrupts Ophelia and Laertes' discussion about Hamlet?
Polonius
Hamlet
Horatio
King Claudius
What is Polonius' job at the royal court in Denmark?
He is the King's advisor
He is a janitor
He does not work at the court
He is a babysitter
Act 1 Scene 4: What does the ghost do when it appears to Hamlet, Horatio, Marcellus, and Bernardo?
He motions for Hamlet to follow him
He doesn't appear
He speaks to them all
The ghost dances for them
Horatio, Marcellus, and Bernardo do not think it is a good idea to follow the ghost.
True
False
When Prince Hamlet follows the ghost Marcellus says they should follow him to make sure he is safe.
True
False
What does this iconic line mean?
"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."
Something is wrong in Denmark
Everything in Denmark is great
People are getting rotten food in Denmark
Denmark's crops got ruined
Act 1 Scene 5: What does the dead King ask Hamlet to do?
Get revenge for the King's murder
Go celebrate his mother's marriage
Leave Denmark
Do nothing
Who killed the King?
Polonius
Horatio
Hamlet
Claudius
Why does Hamlet make Horatio and Marcellus swear not to tell anyone about the ghost?
He wants to make sure he can get revenge without anyone knowing it was him
He thinks they will forget about it
He is confused and didn't actually see the ghost
He wants to throw a party after
Hamlet agrees to get revenge on King Claudius for killing his father.
True
False
Why are Bernardo and Marcellus so worried during their night watch?
They've seen the ghost of King Hamlet twice
They know Prince Fortinbras is there
They are afraid of Horation
They are afraid of King Cladius
Why does Marcellus think Horatio should speak to the ghost?
Marcellus thinks Horatio should speak to the ghost because his parents are dead; he may have more influence with the ghost.
Marcellus thinks Horatio should speak to the ghost because he is a scholar and should know the proper way to address a ghost.
Marcellus thinks Horatio should speak to the ghost because he is the only one who does not believe in ghosts, so he is the only one who is not afraid.
Marcellus thinks Horatio should speak to the ghost because Horatio is the most religious of them.
Why is Prince Fortinbras on his way to Denmark with an army?
He wants to take over Denmark
He wants to kill Hamlet
He wants to reviece payment from Hamlet
He wants to regain the lands his father lost to Old King Hamlet
Who is King Claudius?
Hamlet's uncle
The Lord Chamerlain- counsel to the king
Hamlet's father
Laertes's father
Who is Laertes?
A guard soldier
Hamlet's cousin
Polonius's son
Hamlet's true, best friend
Who is Gertrude?
Hamlet's mother
Polonius's wife
Ophelia's mother
A chamber maid
Hamlet is upset for two reasons. What are they?
His mother has been ignoring him, and his fiancée has cancelled the wedding plans.
His father has died, and his uncle has declared war on Fortinbras.
He wants to travel for about a year, but he is afraid to leave his mother because she has been acting strangely since the King's death.
His father has died, and his uncle has married his mother less than two months after his father's death.
What advice do Laertes give Ophelia before leaving for France?
He tells her to stay away from Hamlet and protect her honor
He tells her that she should look at the other young men in Denmark
He tells her that she should become a nun
He tells her that Horatio is in love with her
What did the ghost tell Hamlet?
that King Hamlet was murdered by Claudius, and it asked Hamlet to avenge the murder.
that he was not really the son of King Hamlet. The Queen had lied, and Hamlet was really the son of Claudius.
that Fortinbras is the rightful ruler, and asks Hamlet to help him gain the throne.
that he should take his mother and flee to Sweden, where they will be safe.
Hamlet swears Horatio to two things. What are they?
promise to protect his mother, and to defend the country against Fortinbras.
promise to attend Mass for him everyday for a year if he dies, and to marry Ophelia.
not to reveal the events of the evening, and to go along with him (Hamlet) if he pretends to be crazy.
to defend him in battle, and to kill Claudius if he (Hamlet) does not do it first.
Who is Ophelia?
Hamlet's mother
Claudius's wife
Polonius's daughter
A chamber maid
What is the most important event that occurs prior to the beginning of the play?
The marriage of Hamlet's uncle and mother
The mysterious death of King Hamlet
The conflict between King Hamlet and Fortinbras
The breakup of Hamlet and Ophelia
Of which country does Hamlet's family rule over?
Norway
France
Denmark
Sweden
Who is Horatio?
A guard of the castle Elsinore
adviser to King Claudius
diplomat for Denmark to France
best friend and classmate of Hamlet
What strange event has happened twice at night near the castle?
The ghost of King Hamlet has appeared
Hamlet and Ophelia have been spotted spending time alone together
An unexplained light has appeared near the grave of King Hamlet
Prince Hamlet has had an emotional meltdown
Why does Horatio not believe the guards about what they have seen?
He doesn't believe in ghosts
He knows that people can scare easily in the middle of the night
The guards are not educated or reliable sources of information
He has not seen the ghost with his own eyes
Why does Horatio want to inform Hamlet about the ghost?
He is the Prince of Denmark and as a ruler, deserves to know
He is Horatio's best friend and Horatio can tell him anything
He is the son of the dead King Hamlet who looks like the ghost
Hamlet has experience with ghosts and the supernatural
Why does King Claudius say that the kingdom should not worry after the death of King Hamlet
King Claudius will be a better king than King Hamlet
King Claudius will defend Denmark from the invasion of Sweden
The royal family will remain the same since Claudius married his sister-in-law
Prince Hamlet will still be next in line for the throne after Claudius
What unhelpful piece of advice do both the king and queen give Hamlet for his grief?
Everyone dies, so the death of his father is nothing special
It is weak and lame to grieve so long
It is against God's plan to mourn for his father so long.
Hamlet has a new father because of the king and queen's marriage
From how Hamlet describes his father, which is the best answer for how we know he was a good person?
He always made good decisions for the Kingdom
He was a loving and protective husband to the queen.
He was a warrior who conquered other countries
Everyone in the kingdom adored King Hamlet
What is Hamlet's reaction to the news that his father's ghost has appeared?
He is depressed and confused
He is interested and determined
He is upset and angry
He is skeptical and bored.
Where is Laertes going in Scene 3?
To Norway to confront Fortinbras
To Sweden to fight in the Danish-Swedish war
To France as a diplomat for the King
To Finland for entertainment
What is the best summary of Laertes' advice for his younger sister?
Hamlet is a jerk and she should give him the cold shoulder
She should follow her heart in regard to Hamlet
Because Hamlet is the prince, she must guard her heart to not fall in love with him
She should become a nun.
What does Polonius ask his daughter about her relationship with Hamlet?
If she is pregnant with Hamlet's child
What is going on between Hamlet and Ophelia
Is she loves Hamlet or not
If it is wise to hang out with someone so emotionally messed up.
What command does Polonius give Ophelia at the end of Scene 3?
She should get Hamlet to marry her
She should be careful to not be alone with Hamlet
She should have a "Define the Relationship" talk with Hamlet
She should totally stop hanging out with Hamlet
