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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he is giving Laertes advice, what does Polonius say about friends?
(a) Keep your good friends close to you.
(b) Good people rarely have any friends.
(c) Do not worry about making friends.
(d) Good people always have lots of friends.

2. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does the ghost ask Hamlet to do?
(a) Have a priest pray for its soul.
(b) Help the new king.
(c) Hire an exorcist.
(d) Get revenge.

3. What is the public explanation of the last king's death?
(a) He was stung by a serpent.
(b) He was stabbed.
(c) He had a heart attack.
(d) He died in his sleep.

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

5. Early in the play, what country does Claudius send messengers to?
(a) France.
(b) Norway.
(c) Denmark.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the King doing during Act 1, Scene 4?

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

4. Who does the ghost in Act 1, Scene 1 look like?

5. Who is Ophelia in love with?

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