1. Which two of the guards on the battlements at Elsinore were together when they saw the ghost that they tell Horatio about? Marcellus and Francisco Barnado and Francisco Barnado and Marcellus Barnado and Reynaldo

2. Apart from the careful watch that is now kept each night what other sign of impending war with Young Fortinbras of Norway has Marcellus noted? The purchase of large amounts of gunpowder. Men working on ships by both day and night. The hiring of a large number of foreign mercenaries. All of these signs.

3. What job does Claudius allocate to Cornelius and Valtemand? The carrying of a letter to the uncle of warlike Young Fortinbras The job of ensuring that preparations for war are continued. The job of watching Hamlet's movements more closely. The carrying of a direct challenge to Young Fortinbras.

4. When Hamlet is first left alone he comments with some strength on the length of time that elapsed after his father's death before Gertrude married Claudius. How long does he first say it was? Less than two months Less than six weeks Less than three months Less than four months

5. Which of the following reasons does Laertes put to his sister for treating Hamlet's love with caution? If she yields to him her reputation will be open to slander. Hamlet's love was that of a young man and not lasting.. All of these reasons. Hamlet must follow the orders of his family about marriage.

6. After Polonius has just imparted some lengthy advice to his son Laertes he gives some specific orders to his daughter Ophelia about her future behaviour towards Hamlet.What are these orders? Always have a chaperone with you when talking to Hamlet. Ignore what your brother has said about Hamlet. Make sure the King and Quuen do not see you with Hamlet. Do not spend any time in future talking with Hamlet

7. Exactly how, according to the Ghost, was the murder of Hamlet's father committed? Claudius smothered him whilst he slept. Gertrude held him down whilst Cladius stabbed him. Claudius put poison in his cup before he drank from it. Claudius poured poison in his ear whilst he slept.

8. In what unusual way does Polonius ask Reynaldo to check up on Laertes whilst he is in Paris? By bribing one of Laertes' friends to make reports on him By paying one of Laertes' servants to check up on him By inventing false accusations of bad conduct to see if anyone agrees By arranging for a local priest to hear his confession

9. Which of the following is not a part of Hamlet's disordered clothing that Ophelia describes to her father? His stockings were hanging down to his ankles. He was not wearing a hat. His cuffs were stained with ink. The laces that normally tied his doublet were unfastened.

10. What reason does Claudius give for sending for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? To talk Hamlet into helping him deal with Fortinbras. To help Hamlet cheer up and to find out what is wrong with him. To get Hamlet to renew his attentions to Ophelia. To receive reports on Hamlet's behaviour at Wittenberg.

11. What request do "Old Norway" and young Fortinbras make of Claudius via the message that Valtemand brings? Free passage across Denmark for the army on the way to fight the Poles. That young Hamlet should be allowed to visit Norway. The surrender of one Danish castle to settle their dispute. That Fortinbras be allowed to visit the Danish court.

12. What proposition does Polonius put to the King regarding Hamlet and Ophelia? To forbid Ophelia from ever seeing Hamlet again. To arrange a marriage between Ophelia and Hamlet, To leave Ophelia with Hamlet and they will both hide and watch them. To tell Hamlet Ophelia wishes to marry Fortinbras.

13. Whom had Rosencrantz and Guildenstern met on their way to see Hamlet? The players. The Grave-digger Ophelia Fortinbras

14. What is the theme of the speech that Hamlet encourages the First Player to repeat for them? The killing of King Priam by the brutal Pyrrhus. The tragic love story of Troilus and Cressida. The killing of Hector by Achilles. The tale of Hercules and his labours.

15. With what Hamlet does reproach himself in the soliloquy that he makes after the Players and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern have left? His abrasive and shocking treatment of Ophelia. His inability to act madness successfully. Lack of passion over his father's death compared with the player's acting. His acceptance of his former friends though they are spies.

16. What does Hamlet mean when he talks about "paintings" to Ophelia? He refers to the art of make-up where true appearance is disguised. He refers to the portrait of Ophelia he used to wear in a locket. He refers to the portrait of his father he wears in a locket. He refers to the arras behind which Polonius is hiding.

17. In what way does Hamlet confirm that he trusts Horatio? He tells him how much he hates Polonius. He tells him his true feelings about Ophelia. He asks him to observe his uncle's behaviour at the play. He asks him to watch closely Rosencranz and Guildenstern.

18. Which part did Polonius once play in "Julius Caesar"? Mark Antony Cassius Brutus Julius Caesar

19. At which point in the "play within the play" does Claudius call for lights? When the character of Lucianus first appears. When the Dumb Show has ended. When the poison is poured into Gonzago's ears. When the lady protests her undying love.

20. What does Polonius agree is first of all in the shape of a camel, then the shape of a weasel and then the shape of a whale? A cloud A wave on the sea. A tree. One of the actors in disguise

21. When Hamlet gets the opportunity to kill Claudius as he attempts to pray what reason does he give for not taking it? He wants to talk to Gertrude first. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are too close by. Claudius' soul may go to heaven if he is killed in prayer. He wants to kill Claudius in open court.

22. Which two pictures does Hamlet force his mother to look at? One of Hamlet and one of Hamlet's father. One painted picture of Gertrude and also her face in a mirror. One of Gertrude herself and one of Ophelia One of Hamlet's father and one of Claudius.

23. What thoughts does the sight of Fortinbras' army cause Hamlet to have? He wonders how to get the Norwegians on his side. They are ready to die for nothing - he hasn't the courage to kill Claudius.. He considers travelling to Norway instead of to England. He wonders whether Fortinbras will marry Ophelia.

24. For what skill has Laertes been praised by the Frenchman, Monsieur Lamord? playing cards riding difficult horses fencing with the rapier acting

25. According to the grave-digger how long had Yorick's skull lain in the earth? twenty-three years eight years sixteen years eighteen years