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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. In Act 1, Scene 2, what two events does Claudius describe?
(a) His brother's wedding and the birth of his nephew.
(b) His coronation and the war with Norway.
(c) The war that killed the last king and the upcoming marriage of his nephew.
(d) His brother's death and his own marriage to Gertrude.

2. During his first soliloquy, what does Hamlet say about his mother?
(a) She is grieving too much for his father.
(b) She is responsible for his father's death.
(c) She has too much power over the country.
(d) She forgot his father too quickly.

3. What is Hamlet's mother's name?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Ophelia.
(c) Fortinbras.
(d) Hecuba.

4. After Laertes has left in Act 1, Scene 3, Polonius talks to Ophelia about her romance. What does Polonius tell her?
(a) Do not trust his promises of love.
(b) Do not go to bed with him.
(c) Make sure he does not hurt you.
(d) Ask him to marry you.

5. What shocking news does the ghost deliver to Hamlet in Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) Hamlet's mother killed Hamlet's father.
(b) Laertes killed Hamlet's father.
(c) Claudius killed Hamlet's father.
(d) Ophelia killed Hamlet's father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Polonius say is the most important thing for Laertes to remember as he leaves Elsinore?

3. As they wait for the ghost, Hamlet describes the King's nightly tradition. What does Hamlet think about this tradition?

4. Before Hamlet hears about the ghost, how does he feel about Claudius?

5. Before he returns to school, what does Laertes tell Ophelia about her boyfriend?

(see the answer key)

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