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Hamlet Act 1 Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1. In Act 1, Scene 1, Marcellus brings Horatio to talk to the guards claiming to have seen a ghost resembling King Hamlet. Horatio believes that the ghost is just about to speak but disappears instead. Which line best describes why the ghost may have left?

A "This bird of dawning singeth all night long"

B "It was about to speak when the cock crew"

C "The nights are wholesome, then no planets strike"

D "This spirit, dumb to us, will speak to him"

2. Why does King Claudius insist that Hamlet not leave Denmark?

A Claudius knows how sad the Queen would be if her son left her right now.

B Claudius needs Hamlet to help him fight for Denmark since Fortinbras may be coming to attack.

C Claudius is really trying to bond with Hamlet.

D Claudius wants to keep an eye on him.

3. Whom does Hamlet direct his repulsion and wrath towards in most of Scene 2 and why?

A at his father Hamlet for having died and not passing the throne to him

B at his girlfriend Ophelia for being more loyal to her family than to him

C at his mother Gertrude for marrying Claudius and not mourning more

D at his uncle Claudius for having killed his father King Hamlet

Isla, Aria, and Olivia are discussing a play they read in their literature class. They are comparing two characters, Fortinbras and Hamlet. They agree that Fortinbras is similar to Hamlet in all of the following ways except

A both have been named after their fathers

B both love Ophelia and will fight for her love

C both had their fathers murdered and desire revenge to avenge their fathers

D both had their uncles become kings of their respective countries instead of them

5. Laertes and Polonius give the following reasons to Ophelia as to why she should not be in a relationship with Hamlet except

A "his will is not his own"

B "borrowing dulls th' edge of husbandry"

C "weigh what loss your honor may sustain"

D "his choice depends The safety and health of this whole state"

6. What character archetype does Horatio best exemplify, especially in his relationship to Hamlet?

A faithful companion

B fool

C old, wise man

D star-crossed lovers

7. As Hamlet, Horatio, and Marcellus wait for the ghost in Scene 4, Hamlet describes King Claudius's nightly tradition of drinking and dancing. Hamlet's opinion is that

A It makes the Danes look like drunkards to the other countries.

B It makes the Danes look unconquerable.

C Claudius is the new king and can make any new traditions he wants.

D He's annoyed that he isn't invited to the celebrations.

8. When the ghost appears and beckons Hamlet to follow him, the other men beg him not to go. Hamlet's response is that they shouldn't worry because...

A his father would never harm him.

B ghosts sense fear, and he is not afraid.

C his life is not worth much

D none of the above

9. Why do the men finally let him go?

A He threatens to kill them if they don't.

B They decide to accompany Hamlet and protect him if anything bad happens.

C all of the above

D none of the above

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10. How was King Hamlet killed?

A He died of a serpent bite in his garden while he slept.

B Gertrude poured poison in his ear so she could marry Claudius.

C Claudius poured poison in his ear so he could steal his crown.

D He died of natural causes while napping in his orchard.

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11. The Ghost says, "Ay, that incestuous, that adulterate beast". About whom is he speaking?

A King Hamlet

B Queen Gertrude

C King Claudius

D Polonius

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12. What were the things that were taken from King Hamlet after his murder?

A his crown

B his life

C his queen

D all of the above

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13. What is the ghost's advice to Hamlet about how to deal with his mother?

A "Leave her to heaven"

B "Cut off even in the blossoms of my sin"

C "No reck'ning made"

D "The glowworm shows the matin to be near"

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14. After the ghost leaves, Hamlet makes the men swear by his sword to do two things which are:

A tell everyone they see that Claudius is a murderer.

B avenge King Hamlet's death

C never speak of what they have seen

D say nothing if he should feign insanity

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3. What is the significance of the ghost's appearance in armor in Act 1?

A It signifies that the ghost is ready for battle.

B It is a symbol of King Hamlet's past victories.

C It foreshadows the impending conflict in Denmark.

D It is a common attire for ghosts in Shakespeare's plays.

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1. What does the ghost reveal about his death to Hamlet?

A He died of natural causes

B He was murdered by Claudius

C He committed suicide

D He was killed in a battle

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2. How does Hamlet react to the ghost's revelation about his murder?

A He is indifferent

B He is skeptical

C He is shocked and swears revenge

D He is happy

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3. In Act 1, Hamlet has a soliloquy that reflects his deep depression. Which of the following lines is not part of that soliloquy?

A "O, that this too too solid flesh would melt"

B "Frailty, thy name is woman!"

C "To be, or not to be: that is the question:"

D "But break, my heart, for I must hold my tongue."

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Hamlet Act 1 Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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