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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. Where is Elsinore in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) France.
(b) Italy.
(c) England.
(d) Denmark.

2. What is Hamlet's mother's name?
(a) Fortinbras.
(b) Hecuba.
(c) Ophelia.
(d) Gertrude.

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

4. What is the Prince of Norway's name?
(a) Horatio.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Marcellus.
(d) Fortinbras.

5. What does Hamlet say when he first hears about the ghost?
(a) He wants to talk to it.
(b) He does not believe it exists.
(c) He wants it to leave him alone.
(d) He thinks Horatio is inventing it to distract him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ophelia tell Laertes about his advice on her love life?

2. 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?

3. What does Polonius tell Laertes about borrowing money?

4. What does Polonius say is the most important thing for Laertes to remember as he leaves Elsinore?

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

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