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WorksheetsHamlet Quiz part 1
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 37mins
What is the difference between Ophelia’s madness and Hamlet’s?
Ophelia’s madness is authentic and caused by external conflicts; Hamlet’s madness may be feigned.
Ophelia’s madness results from unclear causes; the causes of Hamlet’s madness are clear.
Ophelia’s madness occurs after her conflicts have already arisen; Hamlet’s occur before.
Ophelia’s madness is curable and temporary; Hamlet’s madness is incurable and
How is the ghost of Hamlet’s father related to the rising action of the play?
He causes Hamlet to become confused and indecisive.
He causes Hamlet to examine his motives before acting.
He causes Hamlet to seek revenge against Claudius.
He causes Hamlet to feel more kindly toward Gertrude.
The paradoxical phrase “With mirth in funeral and with dirge in marriage” (Act I, Scene 2) indicates Claudius’s —
confusion
sensitivity
honesty
ambivalence
In Act I, Scene 2, Hamlet alludes to Hyperion and Niobe. What purpose do these allusions serve?
They link Claudius and Gertrude to the crimes committed in ancient tragedies.
They identify qualities of Claudius and Gertrude that are carefully concealed.
They suggest that Claudius and Gertrude are equally guilty.
They are used to characterize the behavior of Claudius and Gertrude.
What is the internal conflict Hamlet expresses in his soliloquy at the end of Act II?
He has every reason to be fierce and angry, but he is weak and refuses to act.
He is terrified of his own murderous rage, so he is unable to do anything but mope.
He feels that the cruel injustices of the world are far too great for him to correct.
He is unsure whether bloody revenge is the proper reaction, so he hesitates to act.
Select two questions Hamlet asks in his “To be or not to be” soliloquy in Act III, Scene 1.
Is happiness really a better alternative than suffering?
Is it better to sleep through life than to be angry all the time?
Is suicide really a viable option to escape from suffering?
Is it wiser to accept suffering or to fight its causes and end it?
Is the passing of time good or bad for the human condition?
How does Hamlet’s encounter with Fortinbras in Act IV help Hamlet to avenge his father’s death?
Fortinbras encourages Hamlet to seek revenge as a way of curing his madness.
Hamlet decides that he would like to be as free of conflict as Fortinbras is.
Fortinbras agrees to support Hamlet in his effort to become King of Denmark.
Hamlet is inspired by Fortinbras’s passion about an insignificant parcel of land.
The dramatic climax in The Tragedy of Hamlet occurs when —
Claudius reacts guiltily during the performance of the players
Hamlet, Ophelia, Claudius, Gertrude, and Laertes all die
Hamlet finally commits himself to seek bloody revenge
Gertrude promises to protect Hamlet but betrays him
What role does Horatio play in the resolution of the plot?
He is one of many characters who dies at the end of the play.
He vows to tell the truth about what happened to Hamlet.
He claims to have rights to the throne of Denmark.
He is the character who benefits most from the events of the play.
What is the setting of Act 1, Scene 1 of "Hamlet"?
The throne room in Elsinore Castle
A field near Elsinore
A platform before Elsinore Castle
The royal chapel
What does the ghost look like in Act 1, Scene 1?
A warrior dressed in black armor
A skeleton
A peasant in tattered clothes
The deceased King of Denmark
What reason does Horatio give for the appearance of the ghost?
It is a warning of an impending war
It is a curse upon the land
It is looking for treasure
It wants to bless the new king
In Act 1, Scene 2, who is Claudius?
Hamlet's best friend
The new King of Denmark and Hamlet's uncle
The Prince of Norway
A nobleman in the court
What does Claudius tell Hamlet regarding his mourning for his father?
It is noble and praiseworthy
It is excessive and unmanly
It is inappropriate for a prince
It will bring him closer to the throne
Who is Ophelia in Act 1?
Hamlet's cousin
The Queen of Denmark
Polonius's daughter and Laertes's sister
A servant in the castle
What advice does Laertes give Ophelia regarding Hamlet?
Marry him quickly
Be wary of his advances and not take his love too seriously
Betray him for political gain
Ignore him completely
What does the ghost reveal to Hamlet in Act 1, Scene 5?
That he must leave Denmark
That he was murdered by Claudius
That Gertrude is plotting against Hamlet
That the kingdom is cursed
What does Hamlet decide to do after his encounter with the ghost?
He decides to flee to England
He decides to confront Claudius immediately
He decides to pretend to be mad to uncover the truth
He decides to marry Ophelia
What is the main theme introduced in Act 1 of "Hamlet"?
Love and Betrayal
Revenge and Justice
Friendship and Loyalty
War and Peace
In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Polonius ask Reynaldo to do in Paris?
Deliver a letter to Laertes
Spy on Laertes and spread rumors to gauge his reputation
Invite Laertes to return to Denmark
Arrange a marriage for Laertes
What does Ophelia report to Polonius about Hamlet's behavior in Act 2, Scene 1?
Hamlet has proposed to her
Hamlet has ignored her completely
Hamlet appeared disheveled and acted strangely, as if mad
Hamlet has left Denmark
In Act 2, Scene 2, why have Rosencrantz and Guildenstern been summoned to Elsinore?
To entertain the king and queen
To spy on Hamlet and find out the cause of his madness
To deliver a message from Norway
To arrange Hamlet's marriage to Ophelia
What does Polonius believe is the cause of Hamlet’s madness?
The death of his father
His love for Ophelia
The political situation in Denmark
His anger at Gertrude’s remarriage
What plan does Hamlet devise involving the players (actors) who arrive at Elsinore?
He plans to use them to spread rumors about Claudius
He plans to have them perform a play that mirrors his father's murder
He plans to distract the court with their performances
He plans to use them to expose Gertrude’s betrayal
What famous line does Hamlet deliver in his soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 1?
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.
To be, or not to be: that is the question.
Frailty, thy name is woman!
The lady doth protest too much, methinks.
What advice does Hamlet give to Ophelia in Act 3, Scene 1?
"Go to a nunnery."
"Marry me and save yourself."
"Trust no one in the court."
"Leave Denmark before it is too late."
What is the name of the play that Hamlet asks the players to perform in Act 3, Scene 2?
"The Mousetrap"
"The Murder of Gonzago"
"The Tragedy of Denmark"
"The Fall of Troy"
How does King Claudius react to the play within a play?
He laughs and applauds the performance
He leaves abruptly, showing his guilt
He orders Hamlet to leave Denmark
He confronts Hamlet about his intentions
In Act 3, Scene 4, whom does Hamlet kill by mistake in Gertrude's chamber?
Claudius
Polonius
Rosencrantz
Guildenstern
How does Hamlet confront his mother, Gertrude, in Act 3, Scene 4?
He accuses her of betraying his father by marrying Claudius
He begs her to help him take revenge on Claudius
He tells her he is leaving Denmark
He demands she tell him the truth about his father’s death
In Act 4, Scene 1, what does Gertrude tell Claudius after her encounter with Hamlet?
Hamlet has confessed to murdering his father.
Hamlet has killed Polonius.
Hamlet has fled Denmark.
Hamlet plans to marry Ophelia.
In Act 4, Scene 2, when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern confront Hamlet about the location of Polonius's body, how does Hamlet respond?
He tells them the truth immediately.
He refuses to speak and remains silent.
He speaks in riddles and refuses to give them a straight answer.
He attacks them and escapes.
In Act 4, Scene 3, why does Claudius send Hamlet to England?
To keep him safe from Laertes.
To study and gain more knowledge.
To collect taxes from the English king.
To have him killed upon arrival.
In Act 4, Scene 4, Hamlet encounters Fortinbras's army. What effect does this encounter have on Hamlet?
It makes him feel jealous of Fortinbras’s power.
It inspires him to take immediate action against Claudius.
It causes him to regret not becoming a soldier.
It makes him decide to return to Elsinore immediately.
In Act 4, Scene 5, what has happened to Ophelia?
She has become queen.
She has gone mad following Polonius's death.
She has fled Denmark with Laertes.
She has been imprisoned by Claudius.
In Act 4, Scene 5, what does Laertes demand upon returning to Elsinore?
He demands Ophelia be given a proper burial.
He demands justice for the murder of his father, Polonius.
He demands to marry Ophelia immediately.
He demands the throne of Denmark.
What plan does Claudius suggest to Laertes to kill Hamlet?
To challenge Hamlet to a duel with a poisoned sword.
To poison Hamlet's wine during a banquet.
To ambush Hamlet in his chambers.
To send assassins after Hamlet on his way back to Denmark.
