Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 1

Front

Who does the ghost look like?

Back

King Hamlet, the dead king and Hamlet's father.

Front

Which character is NOT present in Act 1, Scene 1?

Back

Hamlet.

Front

What are the guards discussing at the beginning of the play?

Back

A ghost that has been showing up while they stand guard.

Front

What is the setting of the play?

Back

Denmark.

Front

When does the ghost disappear?

Back

When the rooster crows.

Front

What is the significance of the ghost's appearance?

Back

It foreshadows the central conflict and themes of revenge and uncertainty.

Front

Who are the main characters introduced in Act 1, Scene 1?

Back

The guards (Francisco, Barnardo), Horatio, and the ghost.

Front

What is the mood established in the opening scene?

Back

A tense and eerie atmosphere due to the ghost's presence.

Front

What does the ghost symbolize in the play?

Back

The unresolved issues of the past and the theme of revenge.

Front

How does Horatio react to the ghost?

Back

He is initially skeptical but becomes fearful when he sees the ghost.