Hamlet: Act 1 Scenes 1 to 3

Who do the watchmen think the ghost is?

• King Hamlet

• King Fortinbras

• Prince Hamlet

• Prince Fortinbras

What makes the men think it's the king?

• The armor he's wearing and the look on his face.

• His crown and jewels.

• The horse and chariot he is riding.

• The queen says she has seen him too and it looks just like him.

Where does this play take place?

• Denmark

• London

• United Kingdom

• The Americas

What does Horatio and Marcellus see as they are guarding the castle?

• Bernardo

• Hamlet

• A Ghost

• King Hamlet

What did Horatio say the Ghost was wearing? (71-73)

• Royal Crown

• Royal Robes

• Armor

• a Sword

Why does Horatio decide to tell Prince Hamlet about the Ghost?

• Hamlet is a Ghost Whisperer

• The Ghost looked like his Father

• Prince Hamlet is his boss

• Prince Hamlet is interested in ghosts

What news does King Claudius announce at the beginning of scene 2?

• King Hamlet is dead

• He is trying to win the war

• He loves Hamlet

• He married Gertrude, the Queen

About how long was the time span between King Hamlet's death and the Queen remarrying?

• About 2 months

• About 1 month

• About 2 weeks

• About 1 week

Why do the men think the ghost is there?

• To ask to speak to Hamlet

• To warn of the threat of war with Norway

Which of the following best describes Laertes’ concerns with Ophelia as well as Hamlet’s concerns with his mother?

• being true to yourself

• maintaining your honor

• respecting family ties

• telling the truth