1. Hamlet makes an ominous statement about married people: "those that are married already, all but one, shall live." What does that mean and who is he talking about?
(a) Everyone who is currently married will stay alive, except one person: Polonius.
(b) Everyone who is currently married will be killed, except one person: Gertrude.
(c) Everyone who is currently married will stay alive, except one person: Claudius.
(d) Everyone who plans to be married soon should be killed, except one person: Ophelia.

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

3. Once Hamlet follows the ghost, what do Hamlet's friends decide to do?
(a) Get Hamlet to see a doctor.
(b) Leave Hamlet alone with the ghost.
(c) Tell the King about Hamlet's strange behavior.
(d) Follow Hamlet and the ghost.

4. Before the play is performed, Hamlet has a long conversation with the First Player. What is he telling the Player?
(a) Hamlet is telling him about the king's death.
(b) Hamlet is asking him about the life of an actor.
(c) Hamlet is complaining about how Ophelia is acting.
(d) Hamlet is coaching him on how to perform.

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