| Where and when does “Hamlet” begin? | Denmark in winter |
| How long has King Hamlet been dead? | 2 months |
| Who does Queen Gertrude marry after her husband’s death? | Her brother in law, Claudius |
| How long after her husband’s death does the queen remarry? | 1 month |
| Why is Hamlet depressed? | His father is dead and his mother remarried quickly |
| Who see the ghost of King Hamlet? | Marcellus, Horatio, and Barnardo |
| When do the men see the Ghost? | Shortly after midnight |
| Who does the Ghost resemble? | The late King Hamlet |
| What is the ghost wearing? | Armor used to fight Norway |
| How many times will the Ghost appear in the story? | 3 times |
| What country does Denmark rule? | Norway |
| Why does Denmark rule the Scandinavian country? | King Hamlet won a war |
| What does the Ghost say when it meets all the men? | Nothing |
| What do Horatio and Marcellus attempt to do when they see the Ghost again? | They attempt to stop it with swords and realize they look foolish |
| What will Horatio do about the Ghost? | Tell Hamlet |
| Why will the Ghost speak to Hamlet? | They have a Father/Son relationship |
| What two things does King Claudius recognize he’s done? | He recognizes the King Hamlet has just died and he took Gertrude too quickly |
| What does King Claudius say he’s caused? | Mirth at a funeral and dirge at marriage |
| Who is Laertes’ father? | Polonius |
| Why was Laertes in Denmark? | For the coronation of Claudius |
| Where is Laertes returning to? | France |
| What does it mean when Hamlet tells Claudius he is “Less than kin and less than kind”? | He is too much family and not kind hearted |
| What does Gertrude want Hamlet to do? | Take off his “nighted colors” |
| How does Hamlet respond to Gertrude’s request? | He refuses |
| What does Claudius tell Hamlet to do? | To stop his “unmanly grief” and not to return to Wittenburg |
| What does Hamlet do after hearing about his father’s ghost? | Watch with the men |
| What does Laertes tell Ophelia? | To stay away from Hamlet |
| Why does Laertes give Ophelia the heartbreaking advice? | Hamlet must marry to benefit Denmark and he fears she’ll be hurt |
| What does Polonius tell Laertes? | “This above all: to thine own self be true.” |
| Why are Polonius’ words to Laertes ironic? | Polonius is not true to himself |
| What does Polonius tell Ophelia? | Do not spend time with Hamlet |
| What does Ophelia do in response to her father and brother’s advice? | Obeys |
| When the Ghost appears to Hamlet and the men, what does he do? | Beckons to Hamlet |
| Who will the Ghost speak to? | Hamlet |
| Does Hamlet follow the Ghost? | Yes |
| What does Marcellus state after Hamlet follows the Ghost? | “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” |
| How did King Hamlet die? | His brother Claudius poured poison in his ear. |
| Was King Hamlet’s death quick or slow? | Quick |
| How does everyone believe King Hamlet died? | He was bitten by a snake in his garden |
| What does the Ghost want Hamlet to do? | Revenge his murder |
| What does the Ghost say about Gertrude? | Leave her to heaven |
| What does Hamlet make Marcellus and Horatio do? | Swear that they will tell no one about the Ghost |
| What does Hamlet know? | “The time is out of joint” |
| What is the name of Hamlet’s castle? | Elsinore |
| What food is served at the wedding? | Funeral meats |
Hamlet Act. 1
July 3, 2019