Hamlet

• • Who joins Bernardo, the watchman, on his watch of the castle?

  Marcellus and Horatio.
• • What do Marcellus and Bernardo want to show Horatio?

  A ghost.
• • What proves to Horatio that the ghost is that of King Hamlet?

  His Armor.
• • How does Horatio explain the appearance of King Hamlet?

  He says it is a warning sign
• • Who is Fortinbras?

  Prince of Norway
• Who is now married to King Hamlet's wife?

  Claudius
• What does King Claudius say he is mourning over?

  the death of his brother
• What does Prince Hamlet contemplate doing because he is so upset?

  killing himself
• What does Fortinbras want from Claudius?

  lands that belonged to norway
• What does Claudius and Gertrude want Prince Hamlet to do?

  stay close to them
• • What does Laertes warn Ophelia about?

  falling in love with Hamlet
• • What is Laertes' main objection to Ophelia's feelings?

  hamlet has obligations with his country
• • What does Polonius say about Ophelia's relationship with Hamlet?

  he forbids her from seeing him anymore
• • What does Hamlet overhear while waiting for the ghost to appear?

  the revelry of the king
• • Why do Horatio and Marcellus follow after Hamlet and the ghost?

  to protect Hamlet
• • How did Hamlet's father die?

  he was poisoned
• • Who does the ghost of Hamlet's father say killed him?

  claudius
• • What does the ghost of King Hamlet say about Gertrude, his wife?

  he tells Hamlet to leave her alone
• • What does Hamlet tell Horatio and Marcellus about his plan?

  that he may pretend to be crazy
• • What does Hamlet do to upset Ophelia?

  he acts frantic and chaotic
• • Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

  Hamlet's friends
• • Whom does Fortinbras swear he will not attack?

  The Danes
• • How does Polonius plan to prove Hamlet's love for Ophelia?


  spy on him personally
• • What play does Hamlet want the players to perform?

  The Murder of Gonzago
• • How will Claudius react to the play, according to Hamlet?

  He will appear guilty
• • Why does Claudius want to be left alone?

  so that he and polonius can watch hamlet and ophelia interact
• • What do Polonius and Claudius hear him talking about with Ophelia?

  deciding if he should commit suicide
• • What does Ophelia give Hamlet?

  the gifts he gave her
• • Why does Hamlet call women dishonest?

  because they wear make-up and deceive men
• • What does Claudius say he will do about Hamlet?

  send him to england
• • What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do during the Play?

  watch claudius's reactions
• • How does Hamlet tease Ophelia?

  he makes inappropriate sexual jokes
• • What does Hamlet do during the performance?

  he explains everyone's behavior
• • What is Claudius's reaction to the play?

  he yells and leaves
• • Who sends for Hamlet after the play?

  gertrude
• • What does Claudius want Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do with Hamlet?

  take him to england
• • Who plans to spy on Gertrude and Hamlet?

  polonius
• • What does Claudius feel guilty for?

  killing his brother
• • Why does Hamlet refrain from killing Claudius when he has the opportunity to?

  claudius is praying
• • When does Hamlet plan to kill Claudius?


  when claudius behaves badly