Scene 1
Who joins Bernardo, the watchman, on his watch of the castle?
Marcellus and Horatio
Who is Claudius to Hamlet?
Step-Dad and Uncle
What is Ophelia's reaction to her father's demand?
She says she will obey
Why do Horatio and Marcellus follow after Hamlet and the ghost?
To protect Hamlet
Who does the ghost of Hamlet's father say killed him?
Claudius
What do Marcellus and Bernardo want to show Horatio?
A ghost
Who is now married to King Hamlet's wife?
Claudius
What does Laertes warn Ophelia about?
Falling in love with Hamlet
What does Hamlet overhear while waiting for the ghost to appear?
The revelry of the King
What does the ghost of King Hamlet say about Gertrude, his wife?
He tells Hamlet to leave her alone.
Who is Horatio?
Hamlet's best friend
What do Claudius and Gertrude want Prince Hamlet to do?
Stay close to them and not return to school
What is the main reason Laertes thinks Ophelia cannot be with Hamlet?
Hamlet has obligations to his country.
Does Hamlet think the ghost can harm him?
No
How did Hamlet's father die?
He was poisoned
Who did Hamlet senior kill?
Fortinbras
What does Prince Hamlet contemplate doing because he is so upset?
Killing himself
What does Polonius say about Ophelia's relationship with Hamlet?
He forbids her from seeing him anymore.
What does Horatio say might be worse than death?
Going mad
What does Hamlet make his companions swear to?
To keep silent if he starts acting crazy
Of which country does Hamlet's family rule over?
Denmark
"O that this too too solid flesh would melt,
Thaw, and resolve itself into a dew!"
Who said it?
Hamlet
How are Laertes and Ophelia related?
Siblings
Why does Hamlet say he will follow the ghost regardless of the danger?
He gives no value to his life anyway
In Act 1, Scene 5 of Hamlet, what does the ghost tell Hamlet to do?
Avenge his father's murder