Act 1
He is the Prince of Denmark.
Hamlet
As Hamlet attempts to expose Claudius’ guilt for killing Hamlet’s father, Shakespeare incorporates a “___ within a ___”.
Play
Hamlet accidentally kills this character, who was hiding behind Gertrude's curtains.
Polonius
Fortinbras and his army enter Denmark, claiming to be on their way to this country.
Poland
This character was killed by drinking from the poisoned cup that was intended for Hamlet.
Gertrude
“Something is ____ in the state of Denmark”.
Rotten
Ambassadors Cornelius and this character return from Norway with news.
Voltemand
Appearing in Gertrude's room, she could not see him, but Hamlet could.
The Ghost
“Not where he eats, but where he is ___.”
Eaten
Hamlet altered the letter from Claudius that requested the English King kill Hamlet to instead request he kill these two.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
The Ghost was wearing this when he appeared before the guards, Horatio and Hamlet.
Armour
Polonius sent this character to France to spy on his son, Laertes.
Reynaldo
Hamlet starts one of his most famous soliloquies with these six words, which make up one of the most well known lines of the play.
To be or not to be
In an attempt to get rid of Hamlet, Claudius sends him to this country.
England
Just before he dies, Hamlet says these four words, which make up his last line of the play.
The rest is silence
This character says the first line of the play.
Bernardo
Hamlet requests that the players perform this play.
The Murder of Gonzago
Polonius played this character in a university production of Julius Caesar.
Julius Caesar
Ophelia commits suicide by doing this.
Drowning herself
Hamlet speaks about death and decay while holding the skull of this jester.
Yorick