HAMLET EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS • Who joins Bernardo, the watchman, on his watch of the castle? - ANSWER Marcellus and Horatio. • What do Marcellus and Bernardo want to show Horatio? - ANSWER A ghost. • What proves to Horatio that the ghost is that of King Hamlet? - ANSWER His Armor. • How does Horatio explain the appearance of King Hamlet? - ANSWER He says it is a warning sign • Who is Fortinbras? - ANSWER Prince of Norway Who is now married to King Hamlet's wife? - ANSWER Claudius What does King Claudius say he is mourning over? - ANSWER the death of his brother What does Prince Hamlet contemplate doing because he is so upset? - ANSWER killing himself What does Fortinbras want from Claudius? - ANSWER lands that belonged to norway What does Claudius and Gertrude want Prince Hamlet to do? - ANSWER stay close to them • What does Laertes warn Ophelia about? - ANSWER falling in love with Hamlet • What is Laertes' main objection to Ophelia's feelings? - ANSWER hamlet has obligations with his country • What does Polonius say about Ophelia's relationship with Hamlet? - ANSWER he forbids her from seeing him anymore • What does Hamlet overhear while waiting for the ghost to appear? - ANSWER the revelry of the king • Why do Horatio and Marcellus follow after Hamlet and the ghost? - ANSWER to protect Hamlet • How did Hamlet's father die? - ANSWER he was poisoned • Who does the ghost of Hamlet's father say killed him? - ANSWER claudius • What does the ghost of King Ham let say about Gertrude, his wife? - ANSWER he tells Hamlet to leave her alone • What does Hamlet tell Horatio and Marcellus about his plan? - ANSWER that he may pretend to be crazy • What does Hamlet do to upset Ophelia? - ANSWER he acts frantic and chaotic • Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? - ANSWER Hamlet's friends • Whom does Fortinbras swear he will not attack? - ANSWER The Danes • How does Polonius plan to prove Hamlet's love for Ophelia? - ANSWER spy on him personally • What play does Hamlet want the players to perform? - ANSWER The Murder of Gonzago • How will Claudius react to the play, according to Hamlet? - ANSWER He will appear guilty • Why does Claudius want to be left alone? - ANSWER so that he and polonius can watch hamlet and ophelia interact • What do Polonius and Claudius hear him talking about with Ophelia? - ANSWER deciding if he should commit suicide • What does Ophelia give Hamlet? - ANSWER the gifts he gave her • Why does Hamlet call women d ishonest? - ANSWER because they wear make-up and deceive men • What does Claudius say he will do about Hamlet? - ANSWER send him to
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