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- 1. Multiple Choice
The "To be or not to be" soliloquy contains Hamlet's thoughts on...
the spiritual side of death
the physical side of death
weariness and loneliness
the albatross
- 2. Multiple Choice
Hamlet's "Alas, poor Yorick" speech contains his thoughts on...
the spiritual side of death
the physical side of death
weariness and loneliness
the creature
- 3. Multiple Choice
In Act V, scene I, Hamlet's concept of death proceeds from...
spiritual to physical
physical to spiritual
intimate to anonymous
anonymous to intimate
- 4. Multiple Choice
Hamlet and Laertes jumping into Ophelia's grave is an example of....
hyperbole
metaphor
foreshadowing
imagery
- 5. Multiple Choice
The gravedigger and Hamlet view the sociological implications of death differently. Hamlet feels that...
death is the great equalizer.
nobles maintain their status even after death.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The gravedigger and Hamlet view the sociological implications of death differently. The gravedigger feels that...
death is the great equalizer.
nobles maintain their status even after death.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does Horatio learn about the real purpose for the trip to England?
He learns that it was a plot to kill Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
He learns that it was a plot to kill Hamlet.
He learns that it was a plot set in motion by Osric.
He learns that it was a plot to capture pirates.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which line proves that Hamlet has always thought of himself as the king?
"So much for this, sir."
"The cat will mew, and dog will have his day."
"Swounds, show me what thou'lt do."
"This is I, Hamlet the Dane."
- 9. Multiple Choice
How does Shakespeare establish that Hamlet is indeed a noble gentleman?
Hamlet expresses sincere regret that he fought with Laertes.
He expresses sincere regret for having rebuked his mother.
He expresses sincere regret for not having blessed his mother's marriage.
He expresses sincere regret for agreeing to the fencing match.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the point of the "We defy augury" speech?
Hamlet realizes that he will soon die, and it is all a plot by Claudius.
Hamlet realizes that death is inevitable, and living well and dying nobly are important.
Hamlet realizes that Laertes will soon die.
Hamlet realizes that he will soon have his revenge.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How does Hamlet die?
He drinks poison.
He is cut with a poisoned sword.
He is killed by a falling chandelier.
He drinks poison and is cut with a poisoned sword.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How does Gertrude die?
She drinks poison.
She is stabbed with a dagger.
She is cut with a poisoned sword.
A chandelier falls on her.
- 13. Multiple Choice
How does Claudius die?
He is stabbed and drinks poison.
He is stabbed.
He drinks poison.
He takes his own life.
- 14. Multiple Choice
How does Laertes die?
He is stabbed with a dagger.
He drinks poison.
He is cut with a poisoned sword.
He falls from a balcony.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern die?
They commit treason.
They take their own lives.
Pirates attack.
Chandeliers fall on them.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What does Osric tell Hamlet?
That he is invited to a curling match.
That he is invited to a fencing match.
That he is invited to a jousting match.
That he is invited to a pie-eating contest.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Who becomes King of Denmark?
Osric
Horatio
Fortinbras
Voltimand
- 18. Multiple Choice
Fortinbras orders, "Bear Hamlet like a ____ to the stage."
prince
king
general
soldier
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who lives to tell Hamlet's story?
Ophelia
Gertrude
Osric
Horatio
- 20. Multiple Choice
How does Horatio die?
He drinks poison.
He is cut with a poisoned sword.
A chandelier falls on him.
He doesn't die.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Christ figures display one or more of the following: performance of miracles, manifestation of divine qualities, healing others, displaying kindness and forgiveness, fighting for justice, being guided by the spirit of the character's father, and the character's own death and resurrection. They often sacrifice themselves for the greater good. Who is a Christ figure?
Horatio
Fortinbras
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Hamlet
- 22. Multiple Choice
How many people die throughout the play including Old Hamlet?
6
7
8
9
- 23. Multiple Choice"I am justly killed with my own treachery."HamletOhpeliaLaertesGertrude
- 24. Multiple Choice"Gertrude, do not drink."HamletLaertesClaudiusHoratio
- 25. Multiple Choice
"Stay, give me drink.—Hamlet, this pearl is thine. Here’s to thy health."
Claudius
Gertrude
Ophelia
Horatio
- 26. Multiple Choice"Alas, poor Yorick, I knew him Horatio: a fellow of infinite jest."HamletLaertesGertrudeOphelia
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