| Who joins Bernardo, the watchman, on his watch of the castle? | Marcellus |
| What do Marcellus and Bernardo want to show Horatio? | The Ghost |
| What proves to Horatio that the ghost is that of King Hamlet? | Wearing the armor |
| How does Horatio explain the appearance of King Hamlet’s ghost? | Warning Sign |
| Who is Fortinbras? | Prince of Norway |
| Who is now married to King Hamlet’s wife? | Claudius |
| What does King Claudius say he is in mourning over? | His brother |
| What do Claudius and Gertrude want Prince Hamlet to do? | Stop mourning his father; stay close to them |
| What does Prince Hamlet contemplate doing because he is so upset? | Suicide |
| What does Fortinbras want from Claudius? | His land back |
| What does Laertes warn Ophelia about? | Hamlet |
| What is Laertes’ main objection to Ophelia’s feelings? | He’s obligated to his country |
| What does Polonius say about Ophelia’s relationship with Hamlet? | He doesn’t approve; forbids her to seeing him. |
| What does Hamlet overhear while waiting for the ghost to appear? | The revelry of the king |
| Why do Horatio and Marcellus follow after Hamlet and the ghost? | Protect Hamlet |
| How did Hamlet’s father die? | Poison in the ear |
| Who does the ghost of Hamlet’s father say killed him? | Claudius |
| What does the ghost of King Hamlet say about Gertrude, his wife? | Leave her be |
| What does Hamlet tell Horatio and Marcellus about his plan? | Pretend to go crazy |
| What does Hamlet do to upset Ophelia? | Acts like a madman |
| Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? | Hamlet’s best friends |
| Whom does Fortinbras swear he will not attack? | The Danish |
| How does Polonius plan to prove Hamlet’s love for Ophelia? | Spies on him |
| What play does Hamlet want the players to perform? | The Murder of Gonzago |
| How will Claudius react to the play, according to Hamlet? | Surprised |
Hamlet: Acts 1 & 2
July 2, 2019