by Foss Ward
Step into the world of Elsinore Castle and unravel the complexities of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This quiz will take you through the intricate web of betrayal, revenge, and madness that defines this classic play. Whether you’re a seasoned Shakespearean scholar or a curious newcomer, each question will test your grasp of the play’s nuances and subtleties. Sharpen your wits and prepare to delve into the depths of Hamlet’s world. Good luck!
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Hamlet Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the first character to see the ghost of King Hamlet?
Horatio
Marcellus
Bernardo
Francisco
2. What does the ghost of King Hamlet tell Prince Hamlet?
To leave Denmark
To avenge his murder
To marry Ophelia
To forgive Claudius
3. Who is Ophelia’s brother?
Laertes
Horatio
Rosencrantz
Guildenstern
4. What is the name of the play within the play?
The Mousetrap
The Murder of Gonzago
The Spanish Tragedy
The Tempest
5. Who becomes King of Denmark at the end of the play?
Fortinbras
Laertes
Horatio
Claudius
6. What does Hamlet contemplate in his famous ‘To be, or not to be’ soliloquy?
Revenge
Life and death
Love
Power
7. Who kills Polonius?
Claudius
Hamlet
Laertes
Fortinbras
8. What is Ophelia doing when she dies?
Writing a letter
Singing
Picking flowers
Sleeping
9. Who provides comic relief in the play?
Osric
The First Player
The Clown
The Gravedigger
10. What is the cause of Queen Gertrude’s death?
Stabbing
Poisoned drink
Drowning
Old age
11. Who says, ‘The lady doth protest too much, methinks’?
Hamlet
Gertrude
Ophelia
Claudius
12. What does Hamlet call Polonius after killing him?
A rat
A fishmonger
A fool
A carrion
13. Who survives the play?
Horatio
Laertes
Ophelia
Gertrude
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