Exploring Hamlet: Acts 1 and 2

What is the setting of Act 1 in Hamlet?

• A forest in England

• A village in Norway

• The setting of Act 1 in Hamlet is Elsinore, Denmark, at the royal castle.

• A battlefield in France

Who appears as a ghost in Act 1?

• The ghost of Ophelia

• The ghost of Polonius

• The ghost of King Hamlet

• The ghost of Queen Gertrude

What advice does Laertes give to Ophelia regarding Hamlet?

• Laertes advises Ophelia to avoid getting too involved with Hamlet.

• Laertes advises Ophelia to confront Hamlet about his feelings.

• Laertes tells Ophelia to ignore Hamlet completely.

• Laertes encourages Ophelia to pursue a relationship with Hamlet.

How does Hamlet feel about his mother's marriage to Claudius?

• Hamlet is happy for his mother and Claudius.

• Hamlet is indifferent to his mother's marriage.

• Hamlet supports his mother's marriage to Claudius.

• Hamlet feels betrayed and disgusted by his mother's marriage to Claudius.

What is the significance of the play within a play in Act 2?

• To provide comic relief and lighten the mood.

• To introduce a new character unrelated to the main plot.

• To distract the audience from the main storyline.

• The significance of the play within a play is to reflect themes, reveal character intentions, and prompt self-reflection.

Who is Polonius and what role does he play in the story?

• Polonius is a soldier in the Danish army.

• Polonius is the father of Ophelia and Laertes, and the chief counselor to King Claudius in 'Hamlet'.

• Polonius is the ghost of Hamlet's father.

• Polonius is the king of Norway.

What does Hamlet mean by 'to be or not to be'?

• Hamlet is discussing the importance of friendship.

• Hamlet is expressing his love for Ophelia.

• Hamlet is planning a revenge against Claudius.

• Hamlet is contemplating the nature of existence and the choice between life and death.

How does the theme of madness manifest in Act 1 and 2?

• Hamlet's madness is a result of his love for Gertrude.

• The theme of madness is irrelevant in the first two acts.

• The theme of madness manifests through Hamlet's feigned insanity and his existential struggles, affecting his relationships and actions.

• Madness is only shown through Ophelia's behavior.

What are the main reasons for Hamlet's hesitation to avenge his father's death?

• Hamlet believes his father died of natural causes.

• Hamlet is distracted by his love for Ophelia.

• Hamlet is motivated by a desire for power.

• Hamlet's hesitation is due to moral dilemmas, fear of consequences, indecisiveness, and the need for proof of guilt.

How does the relationship between Hamlet and Horatio develop in these acts?

• Their relationship deteriorates due to misunderstandings.

• Hamlet and Horatio become rivals for the throne.

• The relationship between Hamlet and Horatio develops from close friendship and mutual support to a deep bond of trust and loyalty as they navigate the challenges of the court together.

• Horatio betrays Hamlet for personal gain.