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Hamlet Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz
Hamlet Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz
What signal begins the guard’s exchange?
“Who’s there?”
“Friends to this ground.”
“Stand and unfold yourself.”
“Peace, break thee off.”
None
What does the Ghost wear when it appears?
Royal robes
Armor
A shroud
A cloak
None
How many times does the Ghost appear in this scene?
Once
Twice
Four times
Three times
None
What is Young Fortinbras planning to do?
Travel to England
Regain lost lands
Attack France
Marry Ophelia
None
How do the guards describe the Ghost’s demeanor?
Sad and silent
Cheerful and talkative
Gentle and kind
Angry and vengeful
None
What natural event occurs at the end of the scene?
A thunderstorm
The crowing of the rooster
An eclipse
Snowfall
None
What theme is introduced in this opening scene?
Appearance vs. reality
Romantic love
Comic relief
Religious devotion
None
Where does Act 1 Scene 1 take place?
Elsinore Castle battlements
A royal banquet hall
A graveyard
The King’s chamber
None
What emotion best describes Horatio after seeing the Ghost?
Fearful awe
Disbelief
Excitement
Anger
None
Who brings Horatio to see the Ghost?
Bernardo
Francisco
Polonius
Marcellus
None
What does Horatio say the Ghost resembles?
A court jester
A Viking warrior
A priest
The late King Hamlet
None
What makes the Ghost disappear the first time?
The clock strikes midnight
A rooster crows
Lightning flashes
Horatio commands it
None
What did King Hamlet take from Fortinbras in battle?
Land
Weapons
Gold
Ships
None
Who is the first character to speak in Act 1 Scene 1?
Marcellus
Bernardo
Francisco
Horatio
None
What is Marcellus’s famous line about Denmark?
“Peace sits within the walls of Denmark.”
“Truth lies deep in Denmark’s heart.”
“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.”
“All’s fair within the court of Denmark.”
None
What time of day does the scene occur?
Afternoon
Night
Morning
Dusk
None
Who is on guard when Bernardo arrives?
Marcellus
Francisco
Polonius
Horatio
None
Why does Horatio think the Ghost’s visit is ominous?
It blesses the kingdom
It warns of plague
It celebrates Claudius’s coronation
It foreshadows conflict
None
What does Horatio interpret the Ghost’s appearance as?
A call for peace
A test of faith
A sign of good fortune
A warning for Denmark
None
What causes the Ghost to disappear the final time?
Horatio’s speech
The morning light
A sword drawn
A prayer
None
What country is threatening Denmark at this time?
Norway
Sweden
England
France
None
Why do the guards want Horatio to speak to the Ghost?
He is a priest
He has seen it before
He is educated and skeptical
He is the bravest among them
None
Where do the men decide to go after the Ghost vanishes?
To tell Hamlet
To stand another watch
To inform Claudius
To summon priests
None
Who was Fortinbras in relation to the late King Hamlet?
A prisoner
A rival king
A cousin
A loyal general
None
Who is the current king of Norway mentioned in the scene?
Claudius
Polonius
Young Fortinbras
Old Norway
None
What makes the Ghost’s armor significant?
It bears a royal emblem
It is broken and old
It glows in the dark
It matches what he wore in battle
None
Why is the watch doubled that night?
To prepare for a potential attack
Because of royal celebrations
To guard against thieves
Because of heavy fog
None
Who has recently appeared to the guards?
The Ghost of King Hamlet
The spirit of Fortinbras
The Queen’s servant
A wandering soldier
None
What happens when Horatio speaks to the Ghost?
It blesses him
It vanishes
It speaks back
It attacks
None
Who says “This bodes some strange eruption to our state”?
Francisco
Bernardo
Horatio
Marcellus
None
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