Hamlet Act 1 Test (2/27/2025)
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37 questions
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What had Bernardo seen while on a prior watch ?
What had Bernardo seen while on a prior watch ?
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Why does Marcellus think Horatio should speak to the ghost?
Why does Marcellus think Horatio should speak to the ghost?
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What does young Fortinbras want to do?
What does young Fortinbras want to do?
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Who do the soldiers/guards want to tell about the ghost?
Who do the soldiers/guards want to tell about the ghost?
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Where does Claudius send Cornelius and Voltimand?
Where does Claudius send Cornelius and Voltimand?
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What does the King tell Hamlet in the second scene?
What does the King tell Hamlet in the second scene?
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Hamlet is upset for two reasons. What are they?
Hamlet is upset for two reasons. What are they?
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What news does Horatio bring Hamlet?
What news does Horatio bring Hamlet?
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What does Hamlet decide to do after he hears Horatio's news?
What does Hamlet decide to do after he hears Horatio's news?
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What is Laertes' advice to Ophelia?
What is Laertes' advice to Ophelia?
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Polonius gives a lot of advice to Laertes. Which of these statements is not part
of that advice?
Polonius gives a lot of advice to Laertes. Which of these statements is not part
of that advice?
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At the end of Scene III, Ophelia agrees to obey Polonius' wish. What will she
do?
At the end of Scene III, Ophelia agrees to obey Polonius' wish. What will she
do?
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What did the ghost tell Hamlet?
What did the ghost tell Hamlet?
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Hamlet swears Horatio to two things. What are they?
Hamlet swears Horatio to two things. What are they?
Match the characters and the descriptions.
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Bernardo
Bernardo
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Marcellus
Marcellus
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Horatio
Horatio
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Claudius
Claudius
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Gertrude
Gertrude
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Laertes
Laertes
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Polonius
Polonius
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Who first encounters the ghost of King Hamlet?
Who first encounters the ghost of King Hamlet?
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What does the ghost reveal to Hamlet?
What does the ghost reveal to Hamlet?
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Why does Claudius send ambassadors to Norway?
Why does Claudius send ambassadors to Norway?
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How does Hamlet feel about his mother’s marriage?
How does Hamlet feel about his mother’s marriage?
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What is the setting of Hamlet Act 1?
What is the setting of Hamlet Act 1?
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Who sees the ghost of King Hamlet first?
Who sees the ghost of King Hamlet first?
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What is King Claudius's relationship to Hamlet?
What is King Claudius's relationship to Hamlet?
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What advice does Laertes give Ophelia about Hamlet?
What advice does Laertes give Ophelia about Hamlet?
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What event has caused unrest in Denmark in Act 1?
What event has caused unrest in Denmark in Act 1?
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How does Hamlet respond to his father's ghost?
How does Hamlet respond to his father's ghost?
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What does Claudius advise Hamlet about mourning?
What does Claudius advise Hamlet about mourning?
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Why is Horatio worried about the ghost's appearance?
Why is Horatio worried about the ghost's appearance?
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What is the significance of the ghost in Act 1?
What is the significance of the ghost in Act 1?
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How does Hamlet feel about his mother's remarriage?
How does Hamlet feel about his mother's remarriage?
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What advice does Polonius give to Laertes?
What advice does Polonius give to Laertes?
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Why does Hamlet delay seeking revenge against Claudius?
Why does Hamlet delay seeking revenge against Claudius?