Question 1

Why is it that the ghost of King Hamlet is dressed for war?

Accepted Answer

It symbolizes trouble for Denmark

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His robe is at the cleaners

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It foreshadows a lot of killing in the play

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It is what he died in

Question 2

What scares off King Hamlet's ghost in Act I Scene 1?

Accepted Answer

Morning is approaching

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A chicken

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The soldier's pointed spear

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The mention of Prince Hamlet

Question 3

Who becomes the new king after King Hamlet dies?

Accepted Answer

Claudius

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Polonius

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Prince Hamlet

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Fortinbras

Question 4

How does Hamlet feel during his soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 2

Accepted Answer

He is mournful of his father and resentful of his mother

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He is happy to see his girlfriend Ophelia

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He is resentful of his father and mournful of his mother

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He is furious that his uncle is the new king of Denmark

Question 5

What is the advice that Laertes and Polonius give to Ophelia about Hamlet?

Accepted Answer

Stay away! Don't talk to him

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Keep pursuing! He will write back

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Leave with Laertes to France

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Lead Hamlet on to become next in line for Queen

Question 6

What does Hamlet reveal about Claudius in Act 1 Scene 4?

Accepted Answer

Claudius has been indulging in alcohol consumption

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Claudius has taken over the "father role" in Hamlet's life

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He is a great king that has made great strides for their country

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Claudius plans on going to war with Fortinbras

Question 7

What is the significance of Reynaldo in Act 2?

Accepted Answer

He is to spy on Laertes

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He is to spy on Hamlet

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He is one of Ophelia's exes

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He is one of the actors that Claudius

Question 8

How does Ophelia explain Hamlet's actions in Act 2 Scene 1

Accepted Answer

He is acting weird

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He is being mean

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He is acting joyful

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He is being romantic

Question 9

How does Rosencrantz & Guildenstern feel about spying on Hamlet?

Accepted Answer

They feel guilty, but they don't have a choice

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They are indifferent; they need a job after college

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They are upset; they don't want to deceive Hamlet

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Happy to do it for the King and Queen

Question 10

What does Polonius think is Hamlet's problem? (Why is he crazy?)

Accepted Answer

He is in love with Ophelia

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He is mourning his father

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He is angry at Claudius

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He is angry at himself

Question 11

What does Ophelia try and return to Hamlet in Act 3? What does Hamlet say about it?

Accepted Answer

She is trying to return love notes and Hamlet is angry about it

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She is trying to return books and Hamlet is happy about it

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She is trying to return love notes and Hamlet is happy about it

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She is trying to return books and Hamlet is angry about it

Question 12

Why does Hamlet need Horatio to observe King Claudius during the "play"

Accepted Answer

Hamlet is still distraught up by seeing the ghost of his father, and needs a fresh pair of eyes

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Hamlet will be too busy watching his play

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Hamlet is writing extra lines for the actors

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Hamlet will be observing his mother, Queen Gertrude

Question 13

What does Gertrude mean when she says "The lady doth protest too much, me thinks"?

Accepted Answer

She is being dramatic

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She has a right to be angry

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All of the above

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She is rightfully upset

Question 14

What prevents Hamlet from killing Claudius in Act 3 Scene 3?

Accepted Answer

God

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Gertrude

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Horatio

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Polonius

Question 15

What does it mean when Hamlet says he is going to "speak daggers" towards his mother?

Accepted Answer

To say hurtful things to her

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None of the above

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To kill her

Question 16

What does the Ghost say to Hamlet in Act 3? (What is the purpose of his visit?)

Accepted Answer

To remind Hamlet about avenging his death

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To ensure that Gertrude is safe

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To tell Hamlet more on about his death

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To help plot his revenge on King Claudius

Question 17

What is Claudius' biggest concern when Polonius dies?

Accepted Answer

His safety

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How the people view him

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Hamlet's health

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Laertes and Ophelia's mental health

Question 18

What sense did Hamlet say they would have to use if they couldn't find Polonius' body?

Accepted Answer

Smell

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Sight

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Touch

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Taste

Question 19

How would you describe Ophelia's actions in Act IV Scene V?

Accepted Answer

Mad (Gone Crazy)

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Giddy

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Happy

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Angry

Question 20

What happens in Act IV Scene VI?

Accepted Answer

Hamlet is captured by nice pirates

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Hamlet calls Claudius a sponge

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Ophelia drown in a lake

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None of the above

Question 21

What does Queen Gertrude express in Scene VII?

Accepted Answer

Ophelia has drowned in a lake

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Pirates have been a large problem in Denmark

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Fortinbras is invading Denmark

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Hamlet is coming back home

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