Act I and Act II
Polonius believes Hamlet has gone mad because of this
What is Hamlet's love for Ophelia?
This is where Claudius wants Hamlet escorted to
What is England?
These people captured the ship that Hamlet was on
What are pirates?
Laertes challenges Hamlet to this
What is a fencing match?
"To be or not to be—that is the question"
Who is Hamlet?
This is the country that Laertes leaves for
What is France?
What place does Hamlet tell Ophelia he wants her to go?
What is a nunnery?
Hamlet initially tells Claudius that Polonius is here
What is at supper?
This person's houses last until Doomsday
What is a gravedigger?
"My words fly up; my thoughts remain below.
Words without thoughts never to heaven go."
Who is Claudius?
With some foreshadowing, Hamlet wishes that this is not a sin
What is suicide?
Because Claudius is doing this, Hamlet decides to kill him at some other time
What is praying?
Hamlet encounters this man, and as a result, Hamlet realizes he can no longer delay his revenge on Claudius
Who is Fortinbras?
This person drank first from the poisoned cup
Who is Gertrude?
"Oh, what a noble mind is here o’erthrown!"
Who is Ophelia?
These are the two final words that the Ghost says to Hamlet in Act I
What is "Remember me?"
Hamlet does this seemingly strange action while talking to his mother that makes her believe he has gone mad
What is talking to the Ghost?
Claudius orders these two men to ensure that Hamlet is brought to England
Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
Hamlet tells Horatio that he wishes this man to become the King of Denmark
Who is Fortinbras?
"The lady doth protest too much, methinks."
Who is Gertrude?
These are the first two watchmen at the beginning of the play
Who is Bernardo and Francisco?
Hamlet calls Polonius this animal before killing him
What is a rat?
Hamlet calls Rosencrantz this household object/tool due to his relationship to Claudius
What is a sponge?
Hamlet picks up this jester's skull
Who is Yorick?
"Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit
And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes,
I will be brief."
Who is Polonius?