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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the audience first sees Claudius, he gives a speech about the current situation in Denmark and then speaks to Hamlet about his behavior. What does Claudius say to Hamlet at this early point in the play?
(a) He is too angry.
(b) He is too happy.
(c) He is too frightened.
(d) He is too sad.

2. Who is Claudius?
(a) The Prince of Norway.
(b) Hamlet's father.
(c) Hamlet's uncle and the new king.
(d) Hamlet's brother.

3. Who is Ophelia?
(a) Daughter of Claudius, cousin of Hamlet.
(b) Daughter of Gertrude, sister of Hamlet.
(c) Daughter of Hamlet, sister of Horatio.
(d) Daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes.

4. When he is giving Laertes advice, what does Polonius say about friends?
(a) Keep your good friends close to you.
(b) Good people rarely have any friends.
(c) Good people always have lots of friends.
(d) Do not worry about making friends.

5. What does Polonius say is the most important thing for Laertes to remember as he leaves Elsinore?
(a) Do not talk too much.
(b) Do not borrow money.
(c) Do well in school.
(d) Be true to yourself.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 3, where is Laertes going?

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, why does Marcellus bring Horatio to talk to Francisco and Bernardo?

3. Who is Horatio?

4. Before Hamlet hears about the ghost, how does he feel about Claudius?

5. The ghost appears to Horatio and his companions in Act 1, Scene 1, but something seems to scare it into disappearing. What causes it to disappear?

(see the answer key)

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