10 Questions
Who is the current king of Denmark at the beginning of the story?
Claudius
How did Hamlet's father, the old king, die?
Murdered by Claudius
Why does Hamlet decide to pretend he is mad?
To find out if Claudius really killed his father
Who does King Claudius ask to spy on Hamlet's strange behavior?
Polonius
'To be or not to be – that is the question.' What does this line reflect about Hamlet?
His contemplation of life and death
Hamlet's father was killed by his brother Claudius
True
Hamlet's mother married Claudius shortly after the old king's death
True
Hamlet plans to kill himself after learning about his father's murder
True
Polonius asks Ophelia to spy on Hamlet's strange behavior
True
The ghost of Hamlet's father tells him to take revenge on Claudius
True
Test your knowledge of the plot of Shakespeare's famous play, Hamlet. Challenge yourself with questions about the characters, events, and themes in this tragic tale.
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