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WorksheetsQuiz on Hamlet
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
1. What conversation do the gravediggers have?
Meaning of life
Nature of Ophelia's death
The purpose of mankind
Nature of bravery and cowardice
2. What do the pirates do?
Kill a prince for a king
Take a prince to freedom in England
rescue a prince and then return him home
Transport slaves to England
3. What happens to King Hamlet?
Killed in war with the Polacks
Poisoned in the ear by his brother
Dies of a long illness
Passes of old age at the end of the play
4. What does Horatio do to prove his loyalty?
He kills the murderer of his best friend's father.
He runs onto a battlefield in an attempt to save the king.
He travels to England with the crown prince.
He wants to drink from the cup and follow his master.
5. What is Reynaldo asked to do?
Kill Gertrude
Spy on Hamlet behind the arras
Spy on a son in France
Kill Claudius
6. Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
Childhood friends of Hamlet
Ambassadors of Denmark
Spies for Norway
Ambassadors from England
7. Who are Voltimand and Cornelius?
Ambassadors from England
Ambassadors to Norway
Spies from Norway
Childhood friends of Hamlet
8. What is King Claudius' great sin for which he cannot receive forgiveness?
Murdered his first wife for adultery
Murdered his step-son to silence him
Murdered his brother for power
Murdered Norway's king for lands
9. Who is Queen Gertrude and for what is she known?
Mother of Dragons, marries Khal Drogo
Mother of Prince Fortinbras, boldness un war
Mother of Uncle Norway, his ancient wisdom
Mother of the prince of Denmark, has married 2 brothers
10. Who are Francisco, Bernardo, and Marcellus?
Soldiers in the Norwegian army
Guards on the castle walls
Pirates sailing the seven seas
Three swashbucklers who fight in feathered caps
11. Who is (Uncle) Norway?
the godfather of the crown prince who is not related to him
The one that takes over at the end of the play
A bedridden royal uncle unaware of his nephew's plotting
The co-conspirator of the evil king
12. What does Prince Hamlet accomplish at the climax of the play?
He kills the evil king at prayer
He reveals the truth to his mother
He realizes that death comes to all
He catches a killer through the scenes of a play
13. Who is Osric?
One of the castle guards
A suck-up that invites the prince to participate in a wager
Hamlet's best friend from college
the brother of the evil king
14. What happens to King Fortinbras?
He is killed in war and loses his lands.
He is invited as a guest to Denmark.
He is a ghost seen marching in Norway.
He is kidnapped and ransomed.
15. What happens to Ophelia?
She takes her own life by hanging herself.
She drowns as a result of a fall into a stream.
She is sent to a nunnery when it becomes to clear that she is no longer a maiden.
Her brother sends her away to live in a nunnery.
16. Who is Polonius?
King Hamlet's cousin from France
The murderer of King Hamlet
A foolish father who dies when spying
A criminal that is released by the king
17. What does Prince Fortinbras accomplish by the end of the play?
He is Prince of Norway and King of Denmark.
He is the new King of England.
He has captured a small piece of land in Poland.
He has made an alliance with Denmark.
18. What does Laertes do that makes him a foil to Hamlet?
Think about his father's death a plans it out for months
He tries to kill King Claudius too.
He kills his mother in a fit of rage.
Poisons a sword to avenge his dead father
19. Why is Horatio asked to go up onto the wall with the guards?
He is asked to explain why so many military items are being made.
He is educated and they want him to speak to a ghost.
He is there to interpret the night sky and its meanings.
He is investigating a murder within the castle.
20. What request does Laertes make of the king?
He wishes to return to school.
He wishes to have a position of power in the kingdom.
He wants to join the King's Guard.
He wishes to return to France.
21. What do the king and queen request from Hamlet in Act I?
To voyage to England and collect tribute from them.
To travel as ambassador to Norway in order to avert war.
To stop grieving over his dead father and not to return to Wittenburg.
To entertain Rosencrant who is depressed and find out why that is.
22. What act is Prince Hamlet considering?
matricide
theft
suicide
coup
23. Why is Hamlet unhappy with his mother?
She does not like his choice of a bride and they argue.
He views her marriage as incest and a betrayal of her vows to his dad.
She is ruling the people of the realm ineffectively.
She is expecting him to do everything for her.
24. What information does Horatio come to relay to Hamlet?
He has knowledge of an attack on Denmark.
He must leave to return home as his dad has also died.
He has seen his father's ghost.
He saw Claudius talking with ambassadors from Norway.
25. What is Laertes' advice to Ophelia?
forget Hamlet, he can't marry the likes of you
push Hamlet away so that he forgets you
convince Hamlet to marry you and secure the family's power
go after Hamlet for love's sake and win his heart
26. What does Polonius think of Ophelia and Hamlet, and what is his advice?
It may help the family in the future.
It is scandalous, and she is immoral.
It is unwise; stop talking to him.
It will most likely result in an increase of power.
27. Why do the guards fear for Hamlet to encounter his father?
He may reveal that the guards killed him.
He may be a demon who lures him to the cliff.
He may say that they were drunk on duty.
The king should speak to the queen first.
28. What does the ghost reveal to Hamlet?
His guards killed him.
His wife and brother worked together.
Laertes killed him.
His brother poisoned him.
29. Where does the ghost reside and why?
Heaven, he was a good king.
Pergatory, he died with sin still on him
Hell, he was evil and vengeful.
Valhalla, glorious deeds
30. What does the ghost ask of Hamlet?
Revenge his murder
pray for him
rebury him in holy ground
honor him
31. What does Hamlet ask the guards to do?
take his mom a secret message
Help me kill my father's murderer
Tell no one what you have seen and heard
announce the king's return
32. In Act II, sc. i, what does Polonius ask Reynaldo to do?
supervise his son and keep him out of trouble
Spy on his son through questioning Danish people in France
bring his son home and supervise him properly
help his son make friends and learn the French language
33. What could the effect of Reynaldo's mission be?
It will make the boy seem like an upstanding citizen.
It will assimilate him into the French community.
It will keep him safe and secure until his dad's return.
It could ruin the young boy's reputation.
34. Hamlet visits Ophelia is a messy appearance in order to...
convince her that he has gone mad
ask her if she still has feelings for him
declare his love for her and win her back
tell her about the appearance of his father
35. Why did the king really send for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
So Hamlet can enjoy the pleasure of their company.
He thought they might enjoy some time at the castle.
to find out exactly what is bothering Hamlet
Hamlet speaks of them frequently and misses them.
36. Polonius believes the cause of Hamlet's madness is,,,
The overhasty marriage of his mom and the king.
obsession with revenge
His love has been rejected by his daughter.
his father's deatj
37. When Hamlet says the earth seems like a "sterile promontory, " he is saying that ...
he feels betrayed by their lies and trapped in the castle
the world has lost all joy for him and that he is depressed
he is touched that they have come this far to see him
he has a clearer view of people and life as evil
38. When Hamlet says Denmark is a prison, what is he saying?
His uncle has trapped him within the castle.
He feels overwhelmed with all his duties.
His country has few comforts for him.
His mother is controlling every aspect of his life.
39. Why does Hamlet call Polonius a fishmonger?
He is just acting crazy.
Hamlet has overheard him say he would "loose" Ophelia to Hamlet.
He is mad that Polonius is fine with the marriage.
He is just another servant Hamlet can abuse.
40. Why does Hamlet asks the players to recite Priam's slaughter?
It is familiar to him.
It is popular with audiences.
It is a tale of revenge.
He is sending a warning.
41. In Hamlet's mind, Hecuba's reaction to Priam's death is contrasted with
his mom lack of feeling over his father's death
Pyrrhus' wrath at the loss of his ear
Polonius' foolishness about the length of the speech
The player's emotion while delivering the speech
42. A major reason for Hamlet's dilemma is...
He likes Claudius and values him as a step-father.
He knows his mom would be sad to learn the truth.
He does not want to take over as king.
He is not sure if the ghost is his father or a demon.
43. What literary technique is being used when Hamlet acts mad but the other characters think he is really crazy?
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Verbal Irony
Onomatopoeia
44. At the beginning of Act III, what do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern say has lightened the prince's mood somewhat?
Seeing Ophelia at court
The actors coming to the palace
Their comments on Fortune
Knowing that the king had confessed
45. What request does Hamlet have of the players?
He asks them to let him play a role.
He asks that females be allowed to play the female roles.
He wants them to choose a romantic selection.
He asks them to insert a scene into the play.
46. Why does Hamlet tell Ophelia to "Get thee to a nunnery?"
She has lost her virginity.
He is mad at her for listening to her dad and lying to him about it.
He is angry when she lies to him about where her dad currently is.
All of the above
47. What does the king think about Hamlet loving Ophelia?
He agrees.
He will have Gertrude speak to him.
He doesn't think he does.
He think Polonius is a fool.
48. Why does Hamlet spend time teaching the actors how to act?
They are pathetic and lack skills.
He wants to make sure to catch the murderer.
He feels entitled.
He wants to best Polonius' acting skills.
49. What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do doing the play?
Watch his step-father
Keep Ophelia occupied
Entertain his mom
Sneak up on Claudius
50. How does Hamlet talk to Ophelia during the play?
Like his future wife
Inappropriately, to keep up his madness routine
as though she were a servant
as his ex, ignores her
51. What does Hamlet call the play?
To Catch a Killer
The Mousetrap
Death in Vienna
Gonzago's Murder
52. How does Claudius react to the garden scene?
He has Hamlet arrested.
He yells at Gertrude.
He gets up and leaves.
He arrests Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
53. What does Hamlet accuse Guidenstern of doing during the recorder scene?
Plotting against him
Playing him
Poisoning him
Pushing him
54. Due to his uncle's reaction, what does Hamlet conclude?
The Ghost was a demon.
Someone was impersonating his father.
The Ghost was truthful.
Someone set Hamlet up.
55. Why does Claudius want to send Hamlet to England?
To collect tribute
Vacation
To have him executed
To get him out of the way so Gertrude can be murdered
56. What is Claudius mental state after the play?
Guilty
Not remorseful
Overwhelmed
Self-righteous
57. Why does Hamlet not kill Claudius when he's praying?
He is afraid Claudius would go straight to hell.
He does not want to send Claudius straight to heaven.
Hamlet would be guilty of a great sin.
Hamlet could never forgive himself.
58. What sins does Hamlet accuse his mother of committing?
Murder and incest
Murder and marrying hastily
Incest and not loving his dad
Stealing Hamlet's crown so her husband could have it.
59. Who does Hamlet inadvertently kill?
Claudius
Polonius
Horatio
Gertrude
60. How does Hamlet's talk with mom affect her?
She orders Claudius' arrest.
She begins to see the ghost as well.
She feels guilty and full of remorse.
She becomes angry and slaps Hamlet.
61. What request does Hamlet have of his mom?
Mourn for my father.
Divorce Claudius immediately.
Go to the nunnery until I deal with this problem.
Don't sleep with my uncle again.
62. When Gertrude tells Claudius about Polonius' death, why does she say Hamlet is mad when she knows he's not?
She is acting like she's going mad.
She acting against her husband and covering for Hamlet.
Gertrude is conspiring to have Hamlet killed.
She thinks he's still crazy since he sees his father..
63. To what does Hamlet compare Rosencrantz?
snake
skunk
sponge
soup
64. What does Hamlet refuse to tell his friends?
Where they are traveling
What his favorite food is
Where he hid the dead body
how to play the recorder
65. When Hamlet discovers that Fortinbras and his army is in Denmark, how does it affect him?
He is saddened his dear friend would make war against him.
He summons his troops for war.
He realizes he should be willing to give up his life to accomplish his purpose.
He reconciles with Claudius to face the troops in battle.
66. What happens to Ophelia when her father dies?
She enters the nunnery.
She goes mad and hands out flowers.
She is married to Fortinbras to avert war.
She goes to France and studies dance.
67. Why does Laertes arrive at court with a mob?
to save Ophelia's life, freeing her from Hamlet's grip.
to revenge his father's death
to fight Hamlet for dating his sister
To overthrow Claudius and become king
68. What do the meanings of the flowers suggest about her knowledge of what is happening at court?
She is clueless and has no idea what is happening.
She has inside knowledge and is aware of almost everything that has gone on.
She is partially aware, but fairly unaffected by the knowledge.
She knew more than Hamlet did.
69. How will Claudius and Laertes kill Hamlet?
poisoned sword and poisoned wine
stab with the point of the sword and poison with wine
poison at dinner and slit his throat as he sleeps
have him executed in England
70. What lesson can we draw from Hamlet's comments about the skulls?
Rich people should be treated better.
Sailors take longer to rot.
We are all equal in death.
We may end up anywhere.
71. What does the struggle in Ophelia's grave foreshadow?
Her resurrection
Our reuniting in death as a family
Laertes is equal to Hamlet as a son of Claudius
The death of the participants
72. At the grave, what does Hamlet finally reveal to everyone there?
He doesn't want to rule.
He is moving to France with Laertes.
He denounces his mother and step-father as killers.
He loved Ophelia.
73. What does Hamlet do before the duel?
Kiss his mom
Shake hands with Claudius
Ask Laertes for forgiveness
Bow to Osric
74. What does the king place in the cup?
Spit
a coin
pearl
diamond
75. How do all the main characters die?
poisoning
stabbing
bomb blast
on a battlefield
