Hamlet | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

This section contains 180 multiple choice questions about Hamlet. Multiple choice questions test a student's recall and understanding of the text. Use these questions for chapter quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Jump to the quiz/homework section for the multiple choice worksheets.

Multiple Choice - Act 1, Scene 1

1. Where is Elsinore in Act 1, Scene 1?
a) England.
b) Denmark.
c) France.
d) Italy.

2. What time of day is it when the play starts?
a) Noon.
b) Late at night.
c) After dinner.
d) Morning.

3. At the start of the play, what are Francisco and Bernardo doing?
a) They are on watch.
b) They are getting ready to go to sleep.
c) They are fighting in a battle.
d) They are eating a meal together.

4. Who does the ghost in Act 1, Scene 1 look like?
a) The prince, Hamlet.
b) The king's advisor,...
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