WorksheetsHamlet, Act 2 Scene 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why has Hamlet gone mad?
He is in love with Ophelia
He misses his dad
He wants to cover his plans to seek revenge for his dad
He is so stressed
What does Hamlet tell Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?
They are liars and not to play with him
That he missed them at the wedding
That they missed a great play
Who are they?
Why does Hamlet say, "Frailty, thy name is woman!"?
He hates women
His mom remarried so quickly
He dislikes most women now
He thinks King Claudius hurt his mother
Why does Polonius send Reynaldo to Paris, France?
to check up on Laertes and how he is behaving while at college
to deliver Prince Hamlet to England
to deliver another diplomatic letter for King Claudius
to check up on how Prince Hamlet is behaving while at college
What does 'mad' mean in Act 2 Scene 1?
Crazy
Angry
Ferocious
Fuming
Hamlet's mother says he 'seems' to be mourning, why does this aggravate Hamlet?
She is saying he is insincere in his mourning
She is saying he does not cry enough
What news does Horatio bring to Hamlet?
Horatio tells Hamlet of a great plague that has come upon the land.
Horatio tells Hamlet that his mother has been excommunicated.
Horatio tells Hamlet about king Hamlet's ghost.
Why does Horatio decide to tell Prince Hamlet about the Ghost?
Hamlet is a Ghost Whisperer
The Ghost looked like his Father
Prince Hamlet is his boss
Prince Hamlet is interested in ghosts
What are the names of the emissaries that Claudius sends to the King of Norway?
Simon and Garfunkle
Siskel and Ebert
Siegfried and Roy
Voltemand and Cornelius
While Ophelia was ________ in her room, ________ comes in.
(a)
According to Hamlet, what did they eat at the wedding feast?
Lots of food
Danish Delacacies
Funeral Leftovers
Why does Claudius want Hamlet to remain at court/Denmark?
Hamlet is next in power to receive the throne
"Keep your friends close, enemies closer"
He wants to get to know his son
He knows Hamlet is hurt
What is Polonius's primary concern about Hamlet's behavior in Act 2 Scene 1?
A) Hamlet's madness is due to his love for Ophelia
B) Hamlet is plotting against the king
C) Hamlet is neglecting his princely duties
D) Hamlet is planning to leave Denmark
How does Ophelia describe Hamlet's appearance when he visits her in Act 2 Scene 1?
A) He was dressed in his usual royal attire
B) He looked disheveled and pale
C) He was wearing a soldier's uniform
D) He appeared cheerful and lively
What task does Polonius assign to Reynaldo in Act 2 Scene 1?
A) To spy on Laertes and report back
B) To deliver a letter to the king
C) To escort Ophelia to the court
D) To gather information about Hamlet's friends
