act 1
What do Rosencrantz and Guilendtern agree to do? Are they betraying their friend, Hamlet?
- Spy on Hamlet
- Yes and no
What bitter advice does Hamlet give Ophelia? Why?
- Told her to go to a brathle "Get thee to a Nunnery"
Who is instructed to bring Polonius's body to the Chapel?
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Where does the first gravedigger go?
To get liquor
What was the outcome of the fight between king Hamlet and fortinbras?
He kills him
Why is Ophelia frightened by hamlet?
Not acting normal
Why does Claudius decide to send Hamlet to England?
Thinks he's a threat
Hamlet agrees to go with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to see whom?
The King
How long has the second gravedigger been in the business?
Ever since Hamlet was born
What does the ghost look like? Do? Say?
The dead king
Also warns them of the upcoming misfortunes
How does Polonius explain Hamlet's behavior? Is he right?
Ophelia rejected of Hamlet
He's Hurt
What instructions does Hamlet give Horatio prior to the staging of the play?
Watch carefully
Why does Claudius tell his courtiers that Hamlet - mad as he is - must not be confined?
The masses love Hamlet and would not like it
Whose skull does Hamlet hold up? What does Hamlet tell Horatio about that person?
Yorick, Hamlet tells him that a child he knew and is appalled at the sight of skull
Why is there a need for a nightly watch on the palace?
There was a ghost
Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
Spy on hamlet for the king and queen
What message do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern deliver to Hamlet from the Queen? What is his response?
- The Queen wants to talk to him
How does Hamlet act when the King asks him about the location of Polonius's body?
He pretends madness
Why does Laertes complain to the Priest?
He does not feel that enough is being done for Ophelia's Funeral
How are Claudius, The dead King Hamlet and queen Gertrude related?
Claudius is marrying Queen Gertrude and Claudius is King hamlet brother
What is bedridden King of Norway's response to Claudius's request?
Sent a letter with money
What do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern this is the explanation for Hamlet's odd behavior?
Not sure, acting strange
What does Claudius want the English ruler to do with Hamlet? Do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern know that?
- To kill him
- Probably not
What happens when Hamlet steps out from the place where he and Horatio have been watching the funeral?
Laertes jumps out of the grave and attacks Hamlet