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Hamlet Act. 1 Questions And Expert Answers
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Hamlet Act. 1 Questions And Expert Answers
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Hamlet Act. 1 Questions And Expert AnswersWhere and when does "Hamlet" begin? - ANS Denmark in winter
How long has King Hamlet been dead? - ANS 2 months
Who does Queen Gertrude marry after her husband's death? - ANS Her brother in
law, Claudius
How long after her husband's death does the queen remarry? - ANS 1 month
Why is Hamlet depressed? - ANS His father is dead and his mother remarried
quickly
Who see the ghost of King Hamlet? - ANS Marcellus, Horatio, and Barnardo
When do the men see the Ghost? - ANS Shortly after midnight
Who does the Ghost resemble? - ANS The late King Hamlet
What is the ghost wearing? - ANS Armor used to fight Norway
, How many times will the Ghost appear in the story? - ANS 3 times
What country does Denmark rule? - ANS Norway
Why does Denmark rule the Scandinavian country? - ANS King Hamlet won a war
What does the Ghost say when it meets all the men? - ANS Nothing
What do Horatio and Marcellus attempt to do when they see the Ghost again? -
ANS They attempt to stop it with swords and realize they look foolish
What will Horatio do about the Ghost? - ANS Tell Hamlet
Why will the Ghost speak to Hamlet? - ANS They have a Father/Son relationship
What two things does King Claudius recognize he's done? - ANS He recognizes the
King Hamlet has just died and he took Gertrude too quickly
What does King Claudius say he's caused? - ANS Mirth at a funeral and dirge at
marriage
Who is Laertes' father? - ANS Polonius
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