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Hamlet Act 1 Scene 4 Quiz
Hamlet Act 1 Scene 4 Quiz
What sound do they hear coming from the castle?
Thunder and bells
Drums and chanting
Crying and laughter
Trumpets and cannon fire
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What does Hamlet say heavy drinking leads to?
A tarnished reputation
Better courage
Merriment
Divine favor
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What atmosphere does Shakespeare create through this scene?
Dark and foreboding
Comic and light
Peaceful and reflective
Festive and proud
None
What phrase does Hamlet use to describe his courage?
“I do not set my life at a pin’s fee”
“My soul is chained to earth”
“My spirit trembles at its call”
“I dread the unknown path”
None
What is Hamlet’s final line in this scene?
“It waves me forth again: I’ll follow it”
“Speak to me no more”
“I fear the spirit’s will”
“Good night, sweet prince”
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What theme is introduced by the Ghost’s appearance?
Love and loyalty
War and politics
Supernatural and corruption
Fate and destiny
None
What does Marcellus fear might happen if they lose sight of Hamlet?
He may come to harm
He may join Fortinbras
He may vanish into air
He may betray them
None
Who is present with Hamlet in this scene?
Claudius and Polonius
Gertrude and Ophelia
Laertes and Rosencrantz
Horatio and Marcellus
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What do Horatio and Marcellus decide to do when Hamlet follows the Ghost?
Pray together
Summon Claudius
Return to the castle
Follow him
None
What natural setting surrounds them as Hamlet follows the Ghost?
The dark and cold night
A stormy sea
A misty field
A bright moonlit garden
None
What does Hamlet say Claudius is doing during the noise?
Sleeping
Drinking and carousing
Holding a council meeting
Praying
None
What does Hamlet suspect the Ghost might be?
A trick of the night
A royal messenger
A friend of Fortinbras
A spirit of health or goblin damned
None
What are the men waiting to see?
Claudius’s banquet
The Ghost
Fortinbras’s army
A messenger from Norway
None
How does Hamlet respond to Horatio’s warnings?
He ignores everyone
He prays for guidance
He hesitates in fear
He insists on following the Ghost
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How does Hamlet describe the effect of one flaw on a man’s character?
It can be easily forgiven
It can overshadow all his virtues
It makes him more respected
It shows his humanity
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How does Horatio react to the Ghost’s beckoning?
He encourages Hamlet to go
He runs away
He warns Hamlet not to follow
He tries to speak to it himself
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Who first sees the Ghost in this scene?
All three together
Hamlet
Marcellus
Horatio
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What famous line is spoken by Marcellus in this scene?
“To thine own self be true”
“The rest is silence”
“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark”
“All that lives must die”
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What does the Ghost do when it appears?
Speaks to Horatio
Beckons Hamlet to follow
Disappears in silence
Draws a sword
None
What literary device dominates Hamlet’s speech about flaws?
Hyperbole
Pun
Simile
Metaphor
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What supernatural danger does Horatio mention?
It could curse Denmark
The Ghost could drive Hamlet mad
It could reveal his death
It could speak blasphemy
None
What do Horatio and Marcellus swear to do at the end of the scene?
Tell no one
Follow Hamlet
Inform the King
Return to their posts
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What does Hamlet criticize about Danish custom?
Their harsh laws
Their excessive drinking
Their poor diplomacy
Their long speeches
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What does Horatio fear the Ghost might do to Hamlet?
Lead him to harm
Reveal a prophecy
Attack the guards
Lure him to sea
None
How does the Ghost react when Hamlet hesitates?
It cries out
It points to the castle
It vanishes instantly
It moves away slowly
None
What time of night is it when the scene begins?
Noon
Dawn
Close to midnight
Early evening
None
What does Marcellus say about Hamlet’s determination?
“He must not see this spirit”
“It is against the watch’s good”
“He is wiser than we think”
“He will follow it through hell itself”
None
What emotion drives Hamlet as he follows the Ghost?
Calm acceptance
Curiosity mixed with defiance
Mocking disbelief
Fear and hesitation
None
Where does Act 1 Scene 4 take place?
On the battlements of Elsinore Castle
In Polonius’s chamber
In the graveyard
In the royal court
None
What motif begins to take shape through Hamlet’s encounter with the Ghost?
Wealth and status
Love and betrayal
Power and ambition
Madness and uncertainty
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