Hamlet Flashcard

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Who tells Hamlet to 'avenge me' in the story 'Hamlet'?

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The ghost king.

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How does Hamlet ultimately die in the play?

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He is stabbed with a poisoned sword.

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Who is Hamlet's mother and Queen of Denmark?

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Gertrude.

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Why is Laertes so angry at Hamlet that he challenges him to a duel?

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Hamlet accidentally killed his father and, inadvertently, his sister too.

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How does Ophelia die in the story?

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She drowns.

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What is the main theme of 'Hamlet'?

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Revenge and the consequences of seeking it.

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Who is the author of 'Hamlet'?

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William Shakespeare.

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What is the setting of 'Hamlet'?

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Denmark.

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What is the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia?

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They are in love, but their relationship is complicated by family and political issues.

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What does the ghost represent in 'Hamlet'?

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The ghost represents unresolved issues and the call for revenge.