Quotes,
Who said ”’Seems,’ madam? Nay, it is. I know not ‘seems’” (I.ii.76)
Hamlet
How did Claudius kill Hamlet’s father?
He poured poison into his ear.
True or false
True
What can we infer about Hamlet’s feelings towards his mother?
Hamlet feels that his mom‘s emotions were fake, and that she was too eager to move on.
Who said “If it assume my noble father’s person,/ I’ll speak to it, though hell itself should gape/ and bid me hold my peace. (I.iii.244-246)
Hamlet
What does the ghost say to hamlet/encourage him to do?
The ghost informs hamlet of his murder and tells him to seek revenge.
true or false
Claudius treats Hamlet fairly, gives him power, and tells him the truth.
False
What can we infer about Polonious‘ thoughts of Hamlet?
Through conversation, we can infer that Polonious thinks that Hamlet is not smart.
What does this mean: “The plays the the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the king.” (II.ii.613-614)
The play will allow for Hamlet to be able to watch the kings reaction, which will confirm his guilt and encourage Hamlet to further his revenge.
Who do Hamlet’s parents send to ask about his “antic disposition?”
Guildenstern and Rosencrantz.
What does Polonius do that shows that he cares most about his position
He sacrifices the privacy and well-being of his daughter to please the king.
What can we infer about the queen’s feelings towards her new marriage.
The queen likely feels guilty how about how quickly she remarried following her husband’s death.
What does this mean: ”Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice./ Take each mans censure, but reserve thy judgment. (I.iii.68-69)
listen to others, but don’t give out your opinion on everything. Stay reserved and keep to yourself.
Why does Hamlet ask the first player to add lines to his next production?
He wants to prove Claudius‘ guilt by showing him a play reenacting his alleged crime.
What does the king ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do and why?
What can we infer about Hamlet and his feelings towards his inaction?
He is starting to doubt the ghost and its credibility.
What does this mean: Nay, then I have an eye of you./if you love me, hold not off. (II.ii.295-296)
Hamlet knows that they are spying on him and he just wants them to be truthful.
What does Hamlet tell Guildenstern and Rosencrantz about his mental state.
He expressed to them that he lost all his joy and felt like nothing in his life had meaning
True or false
True
What can we infer about Polonius’s commitment to the king versus how he treats his daughter?
He seems to care about the king favors more than his daughter, and he’s willing to sacrifice his daughter for the king.