Characters
Locations
Vocabulary in the Play
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Miscellaneous Questions
100
This character could be considered the "Right Hand Man" of Hamlet.
Who is Horatio?
100
Most of the story takes place in this country.
What is Denmark?
100
To increase, or a fit of anger
What is wax?
100
"To be, or not to be: that is the question"
Who is Hamlet?
100
While this character is in France, his father is murdered by the Prince of Denmark, and his sister has been declared insane. Not a great "Welcoming Home"!
Who is Laertes?
200
This lovely bachelorette was one of Hamlet's most fond people, but is warned throughout the entire play about the possible intentions of the Prince.
Who is Ophelia?
200
Hamlet is sent here, a rival nation of his own, to collect debts for the King.
What is England?
200
Model of excellence or perfection, ideal
What is Paragon?
200
"Good night sweet prince: And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"
Who is Horatio?
200
This character, not responsible for much throughout the play, is quoted by saying "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."
Who is Marcellus?
300
Even though Hamlet killed him, this man was constantly giving advice to Hamlet and those around him.
Who is Polonius?
300
Here is where the guards first spot the Ghost of King Hamlet during the middle of the night.
What is the platform?
300
Detached or distant; haughty
What is Aloof?
300
"The lady protests too much, methinks."
Who is Queen Gertrude?
300
King Claudius drops a poisoned _________ in Hamlet's wine before Queen Gertrude takes her son's drink.
What is a Pearl?
400
This character, not introduced until late in the story (is long dead when this happens), seems to have played a significant role in Hamlet's childhood.
Who is Yorick?
400
The name of the castle, or town where castle is located.
What is Elsinore?
400
To sharpen; to increase or enhance;
What is Whet?
400
"When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions."
Who is King Claudius?
400
These "hijacking" group of fellows were responsible for Hamlet's return to Denmark.
Who are Pirates?
500
This Norwegian comes forth at the end of the play to replace the dead King and his successor.
Who is Fortinbras?
500
Fortinbras first appearance is here, where he sends his Captain to greet Hamlet.
What is the plains of Denmark?
500
Rudeness, or humiliating insult
What is Contumely?
500
"Though this be madness, yet there is method in't."
Who is Lord Polonius?
500
Hamlet returns to Denmark to find that his love has lost her life. She suffered this type of unpleasant death.
What is drowning?