Act I
What does the ghost reveal information about to Hamlet?
his father's murder
What does Hamlet call Polonius at the beginning of this act?
A fishmonger.
When Hamlet has the perfect opportunity to murder Claudius, why doesn't he take it?
In her madness, what does Ophelia hand out to others?
Flowers (or weeds)
What does Claudius drop into Hamlet's drink?
a pearl
Seek revenge.
What does Hamlet want the players to do?
Act a specific play and insert lines he wrote himself.
After Hamlet misses his chance to kill Claudius, what do we find out about what Claudius was trying to do?
He was trying to pray but he couldn't.
a pirate ship
Who drinks first from Hamlet's goblet?
Gertrude
innocent and submissive
What does Hamlet hope the players' performance will make Claudius do?
What is one of Hamlet's biggest flaws?
He tends to think too much and do too little.
What event do Claudius and Laertes set up to kill Hamlet and make it look like an accident?
a fencing match
How does Laertes die?
He is stabbed by the poisoned sword.
What advice does Laertes give Ophelia about Hamlet?
To stay away from him.
What does Claudius do during the player's performance?
Storms out.
Why does Polonius hide behind an arras in Gertrude's room?
He is spying on Gertrude and Hamlet's conversation.
Explain Laertes's and Claudius's plan to kill Hamlet.
They will participate in a fencing match. Laertes will have a foil that is untipped. The tip of Laertes's foil will be dipped in poison. Claudius will poison Hamlet's drink.
How does Claudius die?
He is stabbed with the poisoned sword and forced to drink from the poisoned goblet.
How does Polonius feel about Hamlet and Ophelia's relationship?
He is suspicious of Hamlet's intentions.
He hasn't done what the ghost told him to do.
When Hamlet kills Polonius.
How does Ophelia die?
She drowns.
Who arrives after everyone is dead and lays claim to the throne of Denmark?