Hamlet Quiz Practice Flashcards
What are the 3 plots?
Revenge Plot, Norwegian Plot, Romantic Plot
What part of the plot represents each act?
Act 1; Intro, Act 2; Rising Action, Act 3; Climax, Act 4; Falling Action, Act 5; Resolution
When was Hamlet first performed?
1602
Who is Polonius?
Advisory to the king, Father of Laertes and Ophelia
Why is Horatio called upon when the Ghost was spotted?
Horatio is a scholar who speaks and understands Latin (what most ghosts speak in)
Who says “A little more kin, and less than kind.” and what does it mean?
Said by Hamlet. It means that Claudius is a little more than a family member and less kind.
What did the advice given by Polonius to Laertes and Ophelia have in common?
Both were asked to protect them selves and be able to do so.
What are the themes in Hamlet? Give an example for 3.
Appearance vs. Reality; Hamlet is seen as “mad” throughout the play where as in reality, he is just putting on an act to get closer to killing Claudius.
Morality; What is right and what is wrong? Is killing for revenge right? Is suicide okay to do when there is nothing left to live for? Hamlet continually asks himself these questions to figure out what is morally correct.
Revenge; The main plot revolves around Hamlet taking revenge on Claudius and whether this will satisfy Hamlet to live on. Laertes wants revenge on Hamlet for Polonius’ death and Fortinbras wants revenge for his father on Denmark.
Who says “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” and what does it ultimately mean?
Marcellus says the quote. It is about how there are corrupt, evil events occurring in Denmark and it directly relates to Claudius who has unrightfully taken the throne.
Why is Hamlet sane?
He waits long before he has proof enough so that he can kill the king without mistake.
What is written on the letter given to King of England by Claudius with orders on what to do with Hamlet?
Hamlet is to be killed because England owes Denmark a favor.
Who dies in the play?
Polonius, Ophelia, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Claudius, Laertes, Hamlet, Gertrude
What is Hamlets “tragic trait”?
Procrastination
Exuent vs. Exit?
Exit is for a single character, Exuent is for multiple
How many acts in the play?
5;
5 scenes in act 1, 2 scenes in act 2, 4 scenes in act 3, 7 scenes in act 4, 2 scenes in act 5.
