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English Literature - Hamlet
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1In what year was Hamlet written?
- A1601
- B1604
2Before the writing of Hamlet, Shakespeare's own father died.
- ATrue
- BFalse
3Who rose to the throne in 1603?
- AKing James 1st
- BQueen Elizabeth
- CMary Queen of Scots
4What does Hamlet do in order to catch Claudius out?
- AQuestions him directly.
- BEavesdrops on him.
- CStages a play.
5What is the key event that occurs in Scene One?
- AThe Ghost of Old Hamlet appears.
- BHoracio insults Hamlet.
- CMarcellus is gravely ill.
6What is the significance of Hamlet wearing mourning dress? And when?
- AHe is more upset that the others. (Act 1, Scene 2.)
- BHe dresses like this anyway, (Act 1, Scene 3.)
- CHoracio thinks he should dress like this. (Act 1, Scene 2.
7In Act 1, Scene 3, Laertes influences Ophelia to continue her relationship with Hamlet.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8In Renaissance Literature, what are Kings often compared to?
- AThe Moon.
- BRivers/Lakes.
- CThe Sun.
9What critics would focus on Ophelia's submissive attitude?
- AMarxists.
- BFeminists.
10In which Act and Scene does Hamlet join Horacio and Marcellus on their watch?
- AAct 1, Scene 4.
- BAct 2, Scene 1.
- CAct 1, Scene 5.
11What does Polonius say is Hamlet's reason for his odd behaviour? (Act 2, Scene 1.)
- AHe is mad.
- BHe is in love with Ophelia.
- CHe is aggravated by Ophelia.
12What does Hamlet mean when he states that 'Not where he eats, but here 'a is eaten.' (Who is the 'he'?)
- AHe is sleeping. (Laertes.)
- BHe is dead, in the ground. (Polonius.)
- CHe is eating dinner. (Horacio.)
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- Quiz on English Literature - Hamlet, created by Melissa White on 31/03/2017.
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- Created on 17 Dec 2018 · updated on 20 Dec 2018
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