Ghostly Encounters in Hamlet

The transcript is a dramatic dialogue set at night, where characters discuss the appearance of a ghost resembling the deceased king. They explore the historical context of a past conflict with Norway and speculate on the ghost's intentions. The ghost reappears, but vanishes before revealing its purpose, leaving the characters to decide to inform young Hamlet about the apparition.

Who is the first character to speak in the scene?

• Marcellus

• Francisco

• Horatio

• Bernardo

What time does the scene take place?

• Dusk

• Dawn

• Noon

• Midnight

Who joins Bernardo and Francisco after their initial conversation?

• Horatio and Marcellus

• Claudius and Gertrude

• Polonius and Laertes

• Hamlet and Ophelia

What does Horatio initially think about the ghost sighting?

• He is terrified

• He thinks it is a fantasy

• He believes it immediately

• He is indifferent

How does Horatio react when he sees the ghost?

• He runs away

• He attacks it

• He tries to speak to it

• He faints

What does Horatio say the ghost resembles?

• The dead king

• A soldier

• A demon

• A commoner

What is the political situation described by Horatio?

• A plague

• Peaceful times

• Preparation for war

• A famine

Who is the young prince preparing to reclaim lost lands?

• Hamlet

• Horatio

• Fortinbras

• Laertes

What do the men decide to do after seeing the ghost again?

• Ignore it

• Attack the ghost

• Inform the king

• Inform Hamlet

What time of year is it when the ghost appears?

• Christmas

• Easter

• Halloween

• Midsummer