Scene 1 Characters
What are the names of the three guards that saw the ghost first?
Bernardo, Francisco and Marcellus
What did Horatio think the ghost was at first?
The watchmen's imagination / hallucination
What does Claudius say about Fortinbras, the young prince of Norway.
He believes young Fortinbras is on the move and ready to attack.
True or False: Laertes is allowed to go back to college in France.
true
Who is Horatio?
Hamlet's friend
Why does the ghost appear?
To give a warning
Who is Laertes?
Polonius' son also Ophelia's brother
What is Laertes advice to his sister Ophelia in regards to Hamlet?
Don’t get too attached with Hamlet because he cannot marry you. Hamlet will need to marry a princess.
Who does the ghost look like?
King Hamlet
What is the mood at the opening of the play?
Gloomy, cold, silent
Laertes asks King Claudius permission...
to go back to France.
How does Ophelia respond to her father's order to stay away from Hamlet?
"I shall obey, my lord."
How does Francisco & most people feel about the King’s death?
Depressed, sad, worried for Denmark
What was Horatio’s final thoughts about the ghost after trying to speak to it?
He believes that it foreshadows danger to the kingdom & Prince Hamlet must be told.
How does Hamlet describe his now decease father?
A good man and a good king but states he was mortal
What announcement does Claudius make in the beginning of Scene 2?
He announces his marriage to Queen Gertrude.
How are Laertes and Ophelia related?
They are brother and sister
Why did the guards and Horatio believe the ghost looked like King Hamlet?
The ghost is wearing armour
After receiving the news about the ghost, what does Hamlet decide to do?
Hamlet will go to the top of the castle and await his father's ghost.
What does Laertes tell Ophelia about Hamlet?
Hamlet is toying with her or Hamlet does not really love her.