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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. Where does Act 1, Scene 4 take place?
(a) On a ship.
(b) On the platform.
(c) In Hamlet's bedroom.
(d) In the throne room.

2. Who is Horatio?
(a) The prince of Denmark.
(b) Hamlet's friend.
(c) Ophelia's brother.
(d) Hamlet's brother.

3. When the audience first sees Claudius, he gives a speech about the current situation in Denmark and then speaks to Hamlet about his behavior. What does Claudius say to Hamlet at this early point in the play?
(a) He is too frightened.
(b) He is too angry.
(c) He is too sad.
(d) He is too happy.

4. At the end of Act 1, Scene 1, what does Horatio say he intends to do?
(a) Tell Prince Hamlet about the ghost.
(b) Talk to the king.
(c) Talk to a priest.
(d) Watch for the ghost on the next night.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does the ghost ask Hamlet to do?

2. How many times does the ghost appear in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Who is Ophelia?

4. What does Horatio say the ghost might do to Hamlet?

5. What is the Prince of Norway's name?

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