Hamlet Act 1 Scene 2 Recap

How did Claudius feel about the death of King Hamlet?

• Claudius was angry and blamed others for King Hamlet's demise.
• Claudius felt indifferent and showed no emotion about the death.
• Claudius felt that they needed to move on, rather than continuing to mourn his death.

• Claudius was devastated and mourned deeply for King Hamlet.

Who are Ophelia and Laertes in relationship to Polonius?

• Ophelia is Polonius's daughter, and Laertes is Polonius's son.
• Ophelia is Polonius's sister, and Laertes is his cousin.
• Ophelia is Polonius's wife, and Laertes is his nephew.
• Ophelia and Laertes are both Polonius's friends.

Why is Hamlet upset in this scene?

How does Claudius blame Hamlet for feeling over the death of King Hamlet?

• Claudius praises Hamlet for his deep sorrow over the king's death.
• Claudius encourages Hamlet to express his grief openly and without restraint.
• Claudius blames Hamlet for feeling over the death of King Hamlet by suggesting his grief is unmanly and excessive.
• Claudius believes Hamlet's mourning is a sign of strength and honor.

What does Hamlet reveal he wishes he could do in his first soliloquy?

• Hamlet wishes he could forget his troubles.
• Hamlet wishes he could travel the world.
• Hamlet wishes he could become king.
• Hamlet wishes he could end his own life.

What does Hamlet reveal about how he feels about his mother's marriage to Claudius?

• Hamlet is happy for his mother's new relationship with Claudius.
• Hamlet feels betrayed and disgusted by his mother's marriage to Claudius.
• Hamlet is indifferent to his mother's choice of husband.
• Hamlet supports his mother's marriage to Claudius.

Hamlet is so angry about the quick marriage of his mother to Claudius, who does he get mad at over this marriage?

• Women in general

• Ophelia
• Gertrude
• Claudius