Act 1
What is the current kings name?
Claudius
What does Polonius send Reynaldo to do?
Go to France to spy on Laertes, make sure he's behaving
Why does Hamlet give instructions to the players?
He wants them to perform a scene similar to how he thinks his father's murder was played out.
In the beginning of this scene, what does Gertrude tell Claudius?
That Hamlet killed Polonius and that his madness is a threat.
why does hamlet jump into Ophelia's grave?
Because he wants to show his sorrow is as great as Laertes.
What does Hamlet make Horatio and Marcellus swear at the end of Act I?
To tell no one of what they've seen tonight
Why did Hamlet go into Ophelia's room and scare her like that?
It was an act of antic disposition.
What message does Rosencrantz deliver from the Queen?
The message is that the Queen wants to talk to Hamlet before he goes to bed, she wants to have an "attitude adjust" with Hamlet.
What is Claudius first reaction to the news of Polonius's death?
He is upset, but knows he should have restrained Hamlet more. He uses this as an excuse to get Hamlet out of Denmark faster.
what did hamlet do to R&G?
Hamlet replaced the letter that called for hamlet's execution with letters calling for R&G's execution.
How does King Hamlet die?
Poison in the ear
Why did the King bring in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
To have them try to find out what's bothering Hamlet
What was the King's reaction to the play, and what did Hamlet and Horatio decide his reaction meant?
Claudius stops the play. Hamlet and Horatio decide that this means the King is guilty.
What does the Queen say Hamlet is doing while she and the king are talking?
Hiding Polonius's body and crying for what he's done.
what news does osric bring hamlet?
KC invited Hamlet to participate in the duel with Laertes. He tells the bet KC made on his behalf in a contest between Hamlet and Laertes.
What was NOT one of the things Polonius said to his son Laertes before saying good-bye to him?
Not to date and focus only on his work
What does the love letter show?
That Hamlet was truly in love with her. He didn't just want to sleep with her like everyone thought
Why doesn't Hamlet kill the King when the King is kneeling?
Hamlet doesn't kill the King when he is kneeling because he is praying to repent his sins.
Why must the king be careful in his treatment of Hamlet?
Hamlet knows what Claudius did and he's dangerous. The plan must seem like a carefully considered move.
who does hamlet recommend to the throne?
Fortinbras