2. When Laertes returns after his father's death, what do the common people say about him?
(a) They want to kill him.
(b) They think he is to blame for the last king's death
(c) They think he should lead the armies against Norway.
(d) They want to make him king.

3. What is the real reason for the last king's death?
(a) Poison poured in his ear.
(b) A heart attack.
(c) A knife in the back.
(d) Poison poured down his throat.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of Act 4, Scene 4, the audience finally sees a character that has been talked about since the start of the play. Who is this character?

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

3. As Hamlet and the others wait to see the ghost in Act 1, Scene 4, what do they hear in the distance?

4. The first time the audience sees Hamlet after he has killed someone, he says "Safely stowed." What does he mean?

5. At the end of the first act, what does Hamlet warn his friends he might do?

(see the answer key)

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