Show:
Act I
Act II
Act III
Act IV
Act V
100
Confronted with the Norwegian crisis, Claudius responds by
Sending a message to Fortinbras' uncle (in an attempt to allay the situation)
100
As a result of the ambassadors' trip to Norway, Claudius has succeeded in
Diverting Fortinbras' expedition from Denmark to Poland
100
When does Hamlet tell Horatio about the murder?
Just before the audience assembles for the play-within-the-play
100
Upon learning of Polonius' death, with what is Claudius most concerned?
Himself
100
The clowns say that Adam's, as in Adam and Eve, profession was what?
Digger
200
Horatio and Marcellus treat the Ghost as
A dangerous being
200
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern tell Hamlet...
their actors are coming and are doing well
200
How does Claudius react to the dumb show?
He says nothing.
200
Does Gertrude think Hamlet is really mad or feigning it?
She thinks he is really mad.
200
What does Claudius put in the cup of wine (in addition to the poison)?
A pearl
300
When does Laertes leave Denmark?
After Hamlet learns of the ghost.
300
About which historical event does the player recite a speech?
The Fall of Troy
300
When does the Ghost make his second appearance to Hamlet?
When he is talking to his mother
300
Fortinbras wants Claudius to let him...
Cross through Denmark
300
Who gets the first two touches in the fencing match?
Hamlet
400
In order to follow the Ghost, Hamlet...
fights off Horatio and Marcellus
400
Before the play, does Hamlet plan to confide in Horatio his plan to trap Claudius?
No
400
Why won't Hamlet kill Claudius while he is praying?
He doesn't want his soul to go to heaven.
400
Hamlet was captured by pirates because...
He jumped aboard the pirate ship in a sea fight
400
As Hamlet is dying, who does he not forgive?
Gertrude, his mother
500
How many times does the Ghost appear in the opening scene and does he speak or not?
Twice, without speaking
500
Polonius suggests that he and the King hide and eavesdrop on Hamlet's conversation with whom?
Ophelia
500
In his second appearance to Hamlet, the Ghost is wearing what type of clothes?
Clothes suitable for the indoors.
500
Why does Claudius not punish Hamlet for the murder of Polonius?
The common people love Hamlet.
500
What does Fortinbras order for Hamlet's funeral?
A military funeral