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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 1, why does Marcellus bring Horatio to talk to Francisco and Bernardo?
(a) To tell them the latest gossip about Hamlet.
(b) To cover for them while they take a break.
(c) To show him his father's ghost.
(d) To confirm what they have seen.

2. Before Hamlet hears about the ghost, how does he feel about Claudius?
(a) He does not trust him.
(b) He is afraid of him.
(c) He loves him.
(d) He misses him.

3. In Act 1, Scene 3, before Laertes leaves Elsinore, Polonius gives him advice about clothes. What does Polonius say?
(a) Buy the least expensive clothes you can find.
(b) Buy the fanciest clothes you can find.
(c) Nobody pays attention to what you wear.
(d) Get costly, but not showy or ostentatious clothes.

4. Before he returns to school, what does Laertes tell Ophelia about her boyfriend?
(a) Horatio just wants her to sleep with him.
(b) As a prince, Hamlet may not get to choose who he marries.
(c) Polonius is an abusive boyfriend.
(d) Hamlet just wants her to sleep with him.

5. Who does the ghost in Act 1, Scene 1 look like?
(a) The Queen.
(b) The king who just died.
(c) The king's advisor, Polonius.
(d) The prince, Hamlet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Early in the play, what country does Claudius send messengers to?

2. At the start of the play, what are Francisco and Bernardo doing?

3. In Act 1, Scene 3, what does Polonius ask Ophelia to do about Hamlet?

4. What time of day is it when the play starts?

5. After the ghost disappears, what does Bernardo say about the ghost's behavior?

(see the answer key)

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