Act 1 Scene 1
Who are the characters present in the first scene?
Marcellus, Bernardo, Horatio, and Marcellus
What does Hamlet reveal about his feelings towards the Queen?
He feels betrayed by her marriage to Claudius.
Whom has Claudius married?
Gertrude
The Prince of Denmark and our protagonist of the play
Hamlet
Which character needs to be convinced of the ghosts existence? Which character convinces him?
Horatio, Marcellus
How long after his fathers death did Gertrude and Claudius wed?
Less that 2 months.
What actions does Claudius take in response to the threat made by young Fortinbras of Norway?
Sends ambassadors to Norway and Seeks a peaceful resolution
The Ghost of King Hamlet.
Which two countries are at war in the play?
Denmark and Norway
Describe Hamlets feelings in his first soliloquy
He is extremely upset and despressed
Who is Claudius in relation to the dead king of Denmark?
Claudius is the brother of the dead King Hamlet of Denmark
Hamlet's love interest who is banned from seeing him.
Ophelia
What are the two rulers of Norway? Which one was killed by King Hamlet?
Young and Old Fortinbras. Old Fortinbras.
How did Claudius feel about Hamlet in Act 1 Scene 2?
That he was too upset over his father's death and needed to get over it
Who is Polonius? What is his professional relationship with Claudius?
Polonius is the chief counselor to King Claudius in Hamlet.
Tells Hamlet he needs to man up and get over his dad's death.
King Claudius
What did Marcellus, Bernardo and Horatio decide to do after their interaction with the ghost?
Tell Hamlet
He is discussing his suicidal ideations
Who is Laertes? What is his personal relationship with Polonius?
Laertes is the son of Polonius and the brother of Ophelia in Hamlet.
The two names of Hamlet's school friends, who have been recruited to spy on him.
What is Rosencrantz and Guilderstern