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Who discovers the ghost of King Hamlet first at Elsinore Castle?
Who discovers the ghost of King Hamlet first at Elsinore Castle?
- Polonius
- Horatio (correct)
- Claudius
- Rosencrantz
What task does the ghost of King Hamlet assign to Prince Hamlet?
What task does the ghost of King Hamlet assign to Prince Hamlet?
- To overthrow the kingdom
- To become the new king
- To seek revenge on his murderer (correct)
- To marry Queen Gertrude
Who does Claudius and Gertrude employ to watch over Hamlet due to his erratic behavior?
Who does Claudius and Gertrude employ to watch over Hamlet due to his erratic behavior?
- Hamlet's friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (correct)
- The traveling actors
- The watchmen
- Polonius and Ophelia
Why do Claudius and Gertrude suspect that Hamlet may be mad?
Why do Claudius and Gertrude suspect that Hamlet may be mad?
How does Hamlet react when the group of traveling actors arrives at Elsinore?
How does Hamlet react when the group of traveling actors arrives at Elsinore?
What is Polonius's suggestion for Hamlet's erratic behavior?
What is Polonius's suggestion for Hamlet's erratic behavior?
How does Hamlet react to Ophelia's presence when she is sent to speak with him?
How does Hamlet react to Ophelia's presence when she is sent to speak with him?
Who is responsible for orchestrating the plan to have Hamlet killed in England?
Who is responsible for orchestrating the plan to have Hamlet killed in England?
What leads Hamlet to spare Claudius's life when he finds him praying?
What leads Hamlet to spare Claudius's life when he finds him praying?
Why does Polonius hide behind a tapestry in Gertrude's bedchamber?
Why does Polonius hide behind a tapestry in Gertrude's bedchamber?
How does Gertrude meet her end in the play?
How does Gertrude meet her end in the play?
What prompts Laertes to agree to a plan devised by Claudius for Hamlet's death?
What prompts Laertes to agree to a plan devised by Claudius for Hamlet's death?
How does Hamlet ultimately ensure Claudius's death in the play?
How does Hamlet ultimately ensure Claudius's death in the play?
Who takes control of the kingdom after the tragic events unfold?
Who takes control of the kingdom after the tragic events unfold?
What tragic event leads Ophelia to go mad and eventually drown?
What tragic event leads Ophelia to go mad and eventually drown?
What is the main internal conflict that drives the plot of Hamlet?
What is the main internal conflict that drives the plot of Hamlet?
Why does Hamlet struggle to take decisive action against Claudius?
Why does Hamlet struggle to take decisive action against Claudius?
What makes the ending of Hamlet particularly horrifying?
What makes the ending of Hamlet particularly horrifying?
How do Hamlet's attempts to gather evidence of Claudius's guilt affect the plot?
How do Hamlet's attempts to gather evidence of Claudius's guilt affect the plot?
What are the three main crises that Hamlet finds himself in the midst of?
What are the three main crises that Hamlet finds himself in the midst of?
What event triggers Claudius's suspicion that Hamlet's madness poses a danger?
What event triggers Claudius's suspicion that Hamlet's madness poses a danger?
Why does Hamlet decide not to kill Claudius while he is praying?
Why does Hamlet decide not to kill Claudius while he is praying?
What does Hamlet do impulsively due to his erratic behavior, mistaking Polonius for someone else?
What does Hamlet do impulsively due to his erratic behavior, mistaking Polonius for someone else?
Who is accidentally poisoned due to a plot against Hamlet, leading to their death?
Who is accidentally poisoned due to a plot against Hamlet, leading to their death?
What motivates Hamlet to finally take his revenge and kill Claudius towards the end of the play?
What motivates Hamlet to finally take his revenge and kill Claudius towards the end of the play?
What is the significance of the Ghost's warning to Hamlet not to contrive against his mother?
What is the significance of the Ghost's warning to Hamlet not to contrive against his mother?
Why does Hamlet consider faking an 'antic disposition' after encountering the Ghost?
Why does Hamlet consider faking an 'antic disposition' after encountering the Ghost?
What internal conflict does Hamlet face that contributes to his delayed revenge?
What internal conflict does Hamlet face that contributes to his delayed revenge?
Why does Hamlet's internal struggle deepen as the rising action progresses?
Why does Hamlet's internal struggle deepen as the rising action progresses?
What troubling development in Hamlet's feelings towards women raises questions about his motivations for revenge?
What troubling development in Hamlet's feelings towards women raises questions about his motivations for revenge?
Which relationship in the play shows the strongest overtones of incestuous desire?
Which relationship in the play shows the strongest overtones of incestuous desire?
What is one factor that inhibits Hamlet's relationships with Ophelia and Gertrude?
What is one factor that inhibits Hamlet's relationships with Ophelia and Gertrude?
What motif runs throughout the play and is frequently alluded to by Hamlet and the ghost?
What motif runs throughout the play and is frequently alluded to by Hamlet and the ghost?
Which character in the play becomes cynical about women in general?
Which character in the play becomes cynical about women in general?
In what relationship can a subtle motif of incestuous desire be found?
In what relationship can a subtle motif of incestuous desire be found?
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What is the main idea conveyed about the use of words in the text?
What is the main idea conveyed about the use of words in the text?
How does Claudius use words to enhance his power according to the text?
How does Claudius use words to enhance his power according to the text?
What does the pouring of poison into the king's ear symbolize in the text?
What does the pouring of poison into the king's ear symbolize in the text?
How are ears and hearing significant in representing sinister uses of words in the text?
How are ears and hearing significant in representing sinister uses of words in the text?
What does Hamlet's claim to Horatio that 'I have words to speak in thine ear will make thee dumb' suggest?
What does Hamlet's claim to Horatio that 'I have words to speak in thine ear will make thee dumb' suggest?
What does Claudius's act of pouring poison into the king's ear signify?
What does Claudius's act of pouring poison into the king's ear signify?
What does the ghost mean by stating that 'the whole ear of Denmark' is 'Rankly abused'?
What does the ghost mean by stating that 'the whole ear of Denmark' is 'Rankly abused'?
What insight can be gained about Hamlet's character from the way he speaks when he is alone?
What insight can be gained about Hamlet's character from the way he speaks when he is alone?
What distinguishes Hamlet's speech during the 'To be, or not to be?' monologue?
What distinguishes Hamlet's speech during the 'To be, or not to be?' monologue?
In moments of solitude besides the 'To be, or not to be?' monologue, how would you describe Hamlet's speech style?
In moments of solitude besides the 'To be, or not to be?' monologue, how would you describe Hamlet's speech style?
What does Hamlet's changing linguistic style say about his character?
What does Hamlet's changing linguistic style say about his character?
What is the significance of Yorick's skull in Hamlet?
What is the significance of Yorick's skull in Hamlet?
What does Hamlet's fascination with lips on Yorick's skull reveal?
What does Hamlet's fascination with lips on Yorick's skull reveal?
What do the flowers Ophelia gives out symbolize in Act IV?
What do the flowers Ophelia gives out symbolize in Act IV?
How do Ophelia's actions with the flowers contribute to the play's themes?
How do Ophelia's actions with the flowers contribute to the play's themes?
What cultural connotations do the flowers Ophelia gives Claudius and herself represent?
What cultural connotations do the flowers Ophelia gives Claudius and herself represent?
What do violets primarily symbolize when mentioned in relation to Ophelia's actions?
What do violets primarily symbolize when mentioned in relation to Ophelia's actions?
How does Hamlet use his clothing as a form of communication in the play?
How does Hamlet use his clothing as a form of communication in the play?
What is the significance of Hamlet's refusal to change his black clothing upon request?
What is the significance of Hamlet's refusal to change his black clothing upon request?
How does Hamlet's clothing change when he visits Ophelia in Act II scene i?
How does Hamlet's clothing change when he visits Ophelia in Act II scene i?
What impact do Ophelia's flowers have on the other characters and audience throughout the play?
What impact do Ophelia's flowers have on the other characters and audience throughout the play?
What does Hamlet's use of mourning clothing suggest about his relationship with the new king Claudius?
What does Hamlet's use of mourning clothing suggest about his relationship with the new king Claudius?
What do Ophelia's flowers symbolize as she drowns bedecked in them?
What do Ophelia's flowers symbolize as she drowns bedecked in them?
What message does Hamlet convey through his mourning attire according to the text?
What message does Hamlet convey through his mourning attire according to the text?
How does Ophelia's use of rue towards Claudius and herself impact their relationship dynamics?
How does Ophelia's use of rue towards Claudius and herself impact their relationship dynamics?
What do Hamlet's black clothing represent in contrast to the rest of the palace?
What do Hamlet's black clothing represent in contrast to the rest of the palace?
How does Hamlet use his wardrobe as a tool for communication according to the text?
How does Hamlet use his wardrobe as a tool for communication according to the text?
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