Act I scene III
What is Polonius’s relation to Laertes?
His Father
Who is Hamlet waiting for at the start of this scene?
The Ghost
What does the ghost ask Hamlet to do?
Take revenge for his death
Who does Polonius send to spy on Laertes in France?
Reynaldo
Where is Laertes traveling to?
He is returning to France to continue his studies
Who is with Hamlet when the Ghost appears?
Horatio and Marcellus
What is Hamlet’s plan at the end of scene five?
Act mad to gather information against claudius
What method does Polonius suggest Reynaldo use to gather information about Laertes?
Spreading small lies to see how others react
Polonius demands Ophelia to do what?
Stay away from hamlet
What does the Ghost do when Hamlet sees it?
It motions for Hamlet to follow it
Why doesn’t Hamlet want to tell Marcellus and Horatio about the ghost’s words at first?
He’s afraid they’ll reveal the information
What does Ophelia report to Polonius about Hamlet’s behavior?
Hamlet visited her looking pale and acting strangely
To whom does Ophelia say to follow their own advice and not be hypocritical
Laertes
Why does Horatio try to stop Hamlet from following the Ghost?
He fears the Ghost may lead Hamlet to harm or madness
Does the Ghost want Hamlet to kill his mother?
No, he wants her to die naturally and answer to god.
Why does Polonius believe Hamlet is acting mad?
He thinks Hamlet is love-crazy over Ophelia and upset that she has distanced herself
What does this scene reveal about gender roles in the play?
It shows how women, like Ophelia, are expected to obey male authority figures and have little control over their own relationships.
At the end of the scene, the famous line "something is rotten in the state of Denmark" is delivered. Who says this line? What does it mean?
Marcellus; something doesn't feel right and something bad will happen to those involved
How was Hamlet’s father killed?
Claudius Poured Poison in his ear while he slept
What theme is reinforced by Polonius' actions in this scene?
The theme of deception and spying/surveillance