Act 1

Question 1

The Ghost of Hamlet’s father appears to Horatio and two sentinels. They wonder what it portends and decide that Hamlet should be told.

Answer 1

Scene 1

Question 2

The new king and his court . . . Hamlet’s first soliloquy (“O that this too too solid flesh would melt”) . . . Hamlet learns of the ghost.

Answer 2

Scene 2

Question 3

Laertes and Polonius warn Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet.

Answer 3

Scene 3

Question 4

The Ghost appears to Hamlet.

Answer 4

Scene 4

Question 5

The Ghost’s message.

Answer 5

Scene 5