| Who joins Bernardo, the watchman, on his watch of the castle? | marcellus and horatio |
| What do Marcellus and Bernardo want to show Horatio? | a ghost |
| What proves to Horatio that the ghost is that of King Hamlet? | his armor |
| How does Horatio explain the appearance of King Hamlet’s ghost? | He says it’s a 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? | the death of his brother |
| What do Claudius and Gertrude want Prince Hamlet to do? | stay close to them |
| What does Prince Hamlet contemplate doing because he is so upset? | killing himself |
| What does Fortinbras want from Claudius? | lands that once belonged to norway |
| What does Laertes warn Ophelia about? | falling in love with hamlet |
| What is Laertes’ main objection to Ophelia’s feelings? | hamlet has obligations to his country |
| What does Polonius say about Ophelia’s relationship with Hamlet? | he forbids her from seeing him anymore |
| 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? | to protect Hamlet |
| Whom does Fortinbras swear he will not attack? | the danes |
| Why does Claudius want to be left alone? | So that he and Polonius can watch Hamlet and Ophelia interact |
| Why does Hamlet call women dishonest? | Because they wear make-up and deceive men |
| What does Claudius want Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do with Hamlet? | take him to england |
| When does Hamlet plan to kill Claudius? | When Claudius behaves badly |
Hamlet Sparknotes’ Quiz
July 27, 2019