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200 MCQs from Hamlet 200 MCQs from Hamlet

Part-01
1. Who says, "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark"?
A. Horatio B. Claudius C. Polonius D. Marcellus Ans: D. Marcellus
Explanation: Marcellus, a guard, says this line in Act I, Scene IV, after seeing the ghost. It reflects the
underlying corruption in Denmark.
2. Who is the main character in "Hamlet"?
A. Claudius B. Gertrude C. Polonius D. Hamlet Ans: D. Hamlet
Explanation: Prince Hamlet is the protagonist of the play, around whom the entire plot revolves.
3. Who is the first character to die in "Hamlet"?
A. Polonius B. Laertes C. Gertrude D. Claudius Ans: A. Polonius
Explanation: Polonius is the first to die; Hamlet accidentally kills him while he is hiding behind a
curtain in Gertrude’s room (Act III, Scene IV).
4. Who is the author of "Hamlet"?
A. William Shakespeare B. Charles Dickens C. Jane Austen D. F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ans: A. William Shakespeare
Explanation: Hamlet was written by William Shakespeare around 1600.
5. What is the name of the kingdom where "Hamlet" takes place?
A. England B. Denmark C. France D. Germany Ans: B. Denmark
Explanation: The play is set in Denmark, mostly in Elsinore Castle.
6. Who is the first character to see the ghost of King Hamlet?
A. Hamlet B. Horatio C. Marcellus D. Bernardo Ans: C. Marcellus
Explanation: Marcellus, a guard, first sees the ghost during the night watch in Act I, Scene I.
7. Who delivers the news of Ophelia's death to Laertes?
A. Polonius B. Horatio C. Gertrude D. Hamlet Ans: C. Gertrude
Explanation: Queen Gertrude informs Laertes that Ophelia has drowned (Act IV, Scene VII).

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8. What is the name of the character who tells Hamlet about the army headed toward Denmark?
A. Fortinbras B. Laertes C. Horatio D. Polonius Ans: C. Horatio
Explanation: Horatio informs Hamlet about Fortinbras’s army approaching Denmark.
9. Who is the character that arranges the fencing match between Hamlet and Laertes?
A. Polonius B. Claudius C. Gertrude D. Horatio Ans: B. Claudius
Explanation: King Claudius plots with Laertes to arrange the duel and secretly poison Hamlet.
10. What is the name of the character Hamlet accuses of having a "painted [his] face"?
A. Rosencrantz B. Guildenstern C. Polonius D. Ophelia Ans: D. Ophelia
Explanation: Hamlet criticizes Ophelia during a heated conversation, calling out her use of makeup as
falsehood (Act III, Scene I).
11. Who tells Horatio that "the readiness is all"?
A. Polonius B. Hamlet C. Laertes D. Fortinbras Ans: B. Hamlet
Explanation: Hamlet says this before the duel, expressing his acceptance of fate (Act V, Scene II).
12. Who tells Hamlet about the poisoning of the swords in Act V?
A. Claudius B. Gertrude C. Laertes D. Horatio Ans: C. Laertes
Explanation: Before dying, Laertes confesses the king's plot involving the poisoned sword and cup.
13. Who is praised by Hamlet as "A man that Fortune's buffets and rewards, Hast ta'en with equal
thanks"?
A. Polonius B. Laertes C. Horatio D. Rosencrantz Ans: C. Horatio
Explanation: Hamlet admires Horatio’s balanced and philosophical nature (Act III, Scene II).
14. Who kills Claudius in the final act of the play?
A. Hamlet B. Horatio C. Laertes D. Fortinbras Ans: A. Hamlet
Explanation: After learning the truth, Hamlet stabs Claudius with the poisoned sword and forces him to
drink the poison.
15. Who does Hamlet accidentally kill in Act V?
A. Polonius B. Laertes C. Gertrude D. Ophelia Ans: B. Laertes
Explanation: Hamlet kills Laertes in a duel, though it is not completely accidental—it happens during
the chaos of the fight.
16. What is the name of the soliloquy in Act III, Scene 1 where Hamlet debates whether to end his own
life?
A. To Be or Not to Be B. What a Piece of Work is Man
C. O, That This Too Too Solid Flesh Would Melt D. Alas, Poor Yorick
Ans: A. To Be or Not to Be
Explanation: This is Hamlet’s most famous soliloquy about life, death, and the fear of the unknown.
17. Who tells "Brevity is the soul of wit"?
A. Polonius B. Laertes C. Horatio D. Guildenstern Ans: A. Polonius
Explanation: Ironically, long-winded Polonius says this about being concise (Act II, Scene II).
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18. Who tells Ophelia to avoid Hamlet's advances?
A. Polonius B. Laertes C. Claudius D. Gertrude Ans: A. Polonius
Explanation: Polonius warns Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet, suspecting his intentions.
19. What is the name of the character that Hamlet describes as "a king of shreds and patches"?
A. Polonius B. Claudius C. Fortinbras D. Horatio Ans: B. Claudius
Explanation: Hamlet uses this phrase to mock Claudius, exposing his hypocrisy and moral corruption.
20. Who jumps into Ophelia's grave?
A. Hamlet B. Laertes C. Polonius D. Horatio Ans: B. Laertes
Explanation: Grief-stricken Laertes leaps into his sister’s grave during her funeral (Act V, Scene I).
21. Who delivers the famous line, "There's a divinity that shapes our ends" (Act 5, Scene 2)?
A. Hamlet B. Horatio C. Polonius D. Claudius Ans: A. Hamlet
Explanation: Hamlet says this to Horatio, expressing his belief that a higher power influences human
destiny, despite human efforts.
22. Who is the person that Hamlet speaks to in Act 1, Scene 5, whom he believes is the ghost of his
father?
A. Polonius B. Horatio C. Laertes D. King Hamlet Ans: D. King Hamlet
Explanation: Hamlet speaks to the ghost, who claims to be his father’s spirit, revealing the truth about
his murder.
23. Who does Hamlet describe as "Give me that man that is not passion's slave, and I will wear him in
my heart's core, in my heart of heart, as I do thee." (Act 3, Scene 2)
A. Horatio B. Laertes C. Claudius D. Polonius Ans: A. Horatio
Explanation: Hamlet admires Horatio’s rational and calm temperament, free from emotional extremes.
24. What is the name of the courtier who delivers the letters from Hamlet to Rosencrantz and
Guildenstern?
A. Osric B. Fortinbras C. Marcellus D. Francisco Ans: A. Osric
Explanation: Osric is a foppish courtier who invites Hamlet to the duel with Laertes in Act V.
25. Who delivers the final lines of the play, "Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and
flights of angels sing thee to thy rest"?
A. Horatio B. Claudius C. Gertrude D. Laertes Ans: A. Horatio
Explanation: Horatio mourns Hamlet’s death with this emotional farewell at the end of the play.
26. Who advises to "Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder" (Act I, Scene 5)?
A. Polonius B. Horatio C. Hamlet D. The Ghost Ans: D. The Ghost
Explanation: The ghost of King Hamlet urges Prince Hamlet to avenge his murder by Claudius.
27. Who delivers the famous line, "The lady doth protest too much, methinks"?
A. Hamlet B. Gertrude C. Ophelia D. Polonius Ans: B. Gertrude
Explanation: Gertrude says this about the overacting of the Player Queen during the play within the
play.
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28. Who delivers the famous line, "Get thee to a nunnery"?
A. Hamlet B. Polonius C. Claudius D. Laertes Ans: A. Hamlet
Explanation: Hamlet says this to Ophelia, possibly to protect her or insult her during his emotional
breakdown (Act III, Scene I).
29. What is the relationship between Claudius and Gertrude?
A. Siblings B. Cousins C. Husband and wife D. Father and daughter
Ans: C. Husband and wife
Explanation: After King Hamlet’s death, Claudius marries Gertrude, his brother’s widow.
30. Who kills Polonius?
A. Hamlet B. Laertes C. Claudius D. Gertrude Ans: A. Hamlet
Explanation: Hamlet kills Polonius through the curtain, mistaking him for Claudius (Act III, Scene IV).
31. Who does Hamlet mistake for a rat behind the arras and kill?
A. Polonius B. Laertes C. Rosencrantz D. Guildenstern Ans: A. Polonius
Explanation: Hamlet stabs the person hiding behind the curtain (arras), thinking it's Claudius, but it's
Polonius.
32. Who delivers the famous line, "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so"?
A. Hamlet B. Horatio C. Polonius D. Rosencrantz Ans: A. Hamlet
Explanation: Hamlet says this in Act II, Scene II, reflecting on the relativity of perception and morality.
33. What is the name of the poison that Claudius uses to kill King Hamlet and later poisons Laertes'
sword with?
A. Strychnine B. Arsenic C. Hemlock D. Hebanon Ans: D. Hebanon
Explanation: In Act I, the ghost mentions “hebona” (or “hebona”/“hebena”) as the poison Claudius
poured into his ear.
34. What is the famous soliloquy in Act III, Scene 1 of "Hamlet"?
A. "To be or not to be, that is the question" B. "How all occasions do inform against me"
C. "O all you host of heaven! O Earth! What else?" D. "O, what a rogue and peasant slave am I!"
Ans: A. "To be or not to be, that is the question"
Explanation: This is Hamlet’s most iconic soliloquy about life, death, and uncertainty.
35. Who is Hamlet's best friend in the play?
A. Laertes B. Horatio C. Rosencrantz D. Guildenstern Ans: B. Horatio
Explanation: Horatio is Hamlet’s loyal and trusted friend throughout the play.
36. What is the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia?
A. Husband and wife B. Brother and sister C. Cousins D. Lovers Ans: D. Lovers
Explanation: Hamlet and Ophelia are romantically involved, though their relationship becomes strained.
37. Who kills Hamlet's father, King Hamlet?
A. Polonius B. Claudius C. Laertes D. Horatio Ans: B. Claudius
Explanation: Claudius murders King Hamlet by pouring poison into his ear while he sleeps.
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38. Who delivers the famous line, "Neither a borrower nor a lender be"?
A. Polonius B. Hamlet C. Laertes D. Gertrude Ans: A. Polonius
Explanation: Polonius gives this advice to Laertes before he leaves for France (Act I, Scene III).
39. What is the name of the play within the play in Act III, Scene 2 that Hamlet uses to catch his
father's murderer?
A. Romeo and Juliet B. The Murder of Gonzago C. The Tempest D. Macbeth
Ans: B. The Murder of Gonzago
Explanation: Hamlet stages The Murder of Gonzago to observe Claudius’s reaction and confirm his
guilt.
40. How does Ophelia die?
A. She drowns herself B. She is poisoned C. She is stabbed D. She falls from a tower
Ans: A. She drowns herself
Explanation: Ophelia falls into the river and drowns, possibly due to madness and grief over her father's
death.
41. Who ultimately avenges King Hamlet's death?
A. Hamlet B. Laertes C. Horatio D. Fortinbras Ans: A. Hamlet
Explanation: Hamlet kills Claudius at the end of the play, fulfilling the ghost’s command to avenge his
father’s murder.
42. What is the final line of the play?
A. "The rest is silence" B. "Good night, sweet prince"
C. "So long, and thanks for all the fish" D. "All's well that ends well"
Ans: A. "The rest is silence"
Explanation: Hamlet says “The rest is silence” just before dying, signifying the end of life and speech.
43. Who is the Prince of Norway who takes over the Danish throne at the end of the play?
A. Fortinbras B. Laertes C. Horatio D. Rosencrantz Ans: A. Fortinbras
Explanation: Fortinbras arrives at Elsinore after the bloodshed and is chosen to take control of Denmark.
44. Hamlet is set in—
A. Sweden B. Scotland C. England D. Denmark Ans: D. Denmark
Explanation: The play is set in the Danish royal court at Elsinore Castle.
45. Hamlet is a—
A. fool B. prince C. princess D. king Ans: B. Prince
Explanation: Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark, son of the late King Hamlet and Queen Gertrude.
46. Hamlet's stepfather is also his—
A. nephew B. brother C. uncle D. grandfather Ans: C. uncle
Explanation: Claudius, Hamlet’s uncle, marries his mother after killing his father, thus becoming his
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47. Claudius poisoned—
A. Ophelia B. Gertrude C. Old Hamlet D. Hamlet Ans: C. Old Hamlet
Explanation: Claudius murdered his brother, King Hamlet, by pouring poison into his ear while he slept.
48. The ghost is first spotted—
A. in the graveyard B. outside the castle
C. on the deck of the ship D. in Gertrude's chambers Ans: B. Outside the castle
Explanation: The ghost is first seen by the guards on the battlements of Elsinore Castle during the night
watch.
49. The ghost claims he is—
A. Old Hamlet B. the King of Norway C. Old Fortinbras D. Claudius
Ans: A. Old Hamlet
Explanation: The ghost identifies himself as Hamlet’s father and reveals the truth about his murder.
50. In his first appearance onstage, Hamlet is wearing—
A. a jester's costume B. royal robes C. mourning clothes D. the crown
Ans: C. mourning clothes
Explanation: Hamlet is in mourning for his father and is dressed in black, which sets his mood of grief
and melancholy.
51. Hamlet claims to be afflicted by—
A. melancholy B. schizophrenia C. dyslexia D. gout Ans: A. melancholy
Explanation: Hamlet frequently refers to his deep sadness and depressive thoughts throughout the play.
52. Hamlet's famous speeches are called—
A. dramatic irony B. unilogues C. dialogues D. soliloquys Ans: D. soliloquys
Explanation: Hamlet’s introspective speeches (spoken alone) are soliloquies, where he reveals his
innermost thoughts.
53. What noise drives the ghost offstage?
A. a string quartet B. his wife sleeping with Claudius C. a cock's crow D. Hamlet crying
Ans: C. a cock's crow
Explanation: The ghost disappears at the sound of the cock crowing, symbolizing dawn and purity.
54. Who has Hamlet professed love for?
A. Gertrude B. Guildenstern C. Rosencrantz D. Ophelia Ans: D. Ophelia
Explanation: Despite his later treatment of her, Hamlet once loved Ophelia, and she remains
emotionally attached to him.
55. Why are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in Denmark?
A. to kill Hamlet B. to find out why Hamlet is acting mad
C. to cheer up Hamlet D. to bring Hamlet back to England
Ans: B. to find out why Hamlet is acting mad
Explanation: They are summoned by Claudius to spy on Hamlet under the guise of friendship.
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 56. Where does Hamlet go to university?
A. Luxembourg B. Germany C. England D. France Ans: B. Wittenberg in Germany
Explanation: Hamlet is a student at the University of Wittenberg, the same place associated with Martin
Luther.
57. What religion was Denmark at time of writing?
A. High Anglican B. Anglican C. Protestant D. Catholic Ans: C. Protestant
Explanation: By the time Shakespeare wrote Hamlet, Denmark was a Protestant country, though
Catholic ideas (like purgatory) appear in the play.
58. Where does Hamlet say Ophelia should go?
A. a bakery B. a castle C. Russia D. a nunnery Ans: D. a nunnery
Explanation: Hamlet urges Ophelia to go to a nunnery, which may mean a convent or, ironically, a
brothel, to criticize her purity.
59. Where does the ghost say he wanders?
A. Hell B. Heaven C. Baltic Sea D. Purgatory Ans: D. Purgatory
Explanation: The ghost says he is doomed to suffer in purgatory until his sins are purged, which reflects
Catholic doctrine.
60. When the play begins, the castle is celebrating—
A. King Claudius and Queen Gertrude's marriage B. Old Hamlet's defeat of Old Fortinbras
C. King Claudius and Queen Gertrude's marriage D. Hamlet's return
Ans: C. King Claudius and Queen Gertrude's marriage
Explanation: The opening reveals the court's celebration of the new marriage shortly after the old king’s
death, which deeply unsettles Hamlet.
61. Which major character survives the play?
(a) Laertes and Polonius and Ophelia (b) Claudius and Gertrude (c) Horatio (d) Hamlet
Answer: (c) Horatio
Explanation: Horatio is one of the few main characters to survive at the end. Hamlet entrusts him with telling
his story.
62. There are images throughout the play relating to—
(a) disease (b) flowers (c) jewels (d) music Answer: (a) disease
Explanation: Hamlet frequently uses imagery of disease and rot to portray the corruption of Denmark under
Claudius.
63. The health of a state seems related to—
(a) the moral state of the leader (b) the moral state of its people
(c) the physical state of its people (d) the physical state of its leader
Answer: (a) the moral state of the leader
Explanation: The decay in Denmark is symbolic of King Claudius’s immoral actions.

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64. Young Fortinbras says he is invading—
(a) Denmark (b) Germany (c) Poland (d) England Answer: (c) Poland
Explanation: Fortinbras informs Claudius that he plans to march through Denmark to attack a small piece of
land in Poland.
65. Who saves Prince Hamlet’s life?
(a) Old Hamlet (b) Ophelia (c) Polonius (d) Pirates Answer: (d) Pirates
Explanation: Pirates rescue Hamlet after he is sent to England, allowing him to return to Denmark.
66. In form, Hamlet is above all what sort of play?
(a) a revenge play (b) a morality play (c) a comedy (d) a Punch and Judy show
Answer: (a) a revenge play
Explanation: Hamlet follows the tradition of Elizabethan revenge tragedies, where the protagonist seeks
vengeance for a family member’s murder.
67. What does Hamlet call Polonius?
(a) Father (b) Dear man (c) Father-in-law (d) A fishmonger Answer: (d) A fishmonger
Explanation: Hamlet sarcastically refers to Polonius as a "fishmonger" (a seller of fish), mocking his
dishonesty.
68. Why is Hamlet considered unique among revenge plays?
(a) Because it is about betrayal (b) Because it takes place in Denmark
(c) Because action is repeatedly put off (d) Because it is a tragedy
Answer: (c) Because action is repeatedly put off
Explanation: Hamlet is notable for its delay in vengeance, showcasing philosophical reflection rather than
direct action.
69. How does Hamlet tease Ophelia?
(a) He makes inappropriate sexual jokes (b) He touches her
(c) He makes fun of her family (d) He tells her he doesn’t love her
Answer: (a) He makes inappropriate sexual jokes
Explanation: In the “nunnery” scene and during the play-within-a-play, Hamlet uses crude innuendos.
70. What does Hamlet do during the performance?
(a) He sneaks out (b) He explains everyone’s behavior
(c) He tries to make up with Ophelia (d) He tries to kill Claudius
Answer: (b) He explains everyone’s behavior
Explanation: Hamlet uses the play to observe Claudius’s reaction and offers commentary on the players’
roles.
71. What is Claudius’s reaction to the play?
(a) He admires the performances (b) He doesn’t pay attention
(c) He yells and leaves (d) He demands an encore Answer: (c) He yells and leaves
Explanation: Claudius storms out when the play reenacts his crime, confirming his guilt to Hamlet.
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72. Who sends for Hamlet after the play?
(a) Claudius (b) Ophelia (c) Horatio (d) Gertrude
Answer: (d) Gertrude
Explanation: Gertrude asks Hamlet to come to her chamber, where Polonius secretly hides.
73. What does Claudius want Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do with Hamlet?
(a) Kill him (b) Find out what’s wrong (c) Take him to England (d) Help him win back Ophelia
Answer: (c) Take him to England
Explanation: Claudius instructs them to escort Hamlet to England with secret orders for his execution.
74. Who plans to spy on Gertrude and Hamlet?
(a) Claudius (b) Horatio (c) Ophelia (d) Polonius Answer: (d) Polonius
Explanation: Polonius hides behind the curtain to overhear the conversation between Hamlet and Gertrude.
75. What does Claudius feel guilty for?
(a) Killing his brother (b) Marrying the queen (c) Sending Hamlet away (d) Running out of the
play
Answer: (a) Killing his brother
Explanation: In his private prayer scene, Claudius confesses his guilt for murdering King Hamlet.
76. Why does Hamlet refrain from killing Claudius when he has the opportunity?
(a) He does not want to be king (b) Claudius is still his uncle
(c) Claudius is praying (d) He does not want to hurt his mother
Answer: (c) Claudius is praying
Explanation: Hamlet delays the murder, fearing Claudius would go to heaven if killed during prayer.
77. When does Hamlet plan to kill Claudius?
(a) When Claudius is sleeping (b) When there is a diversion
(c) When his mother is away (d) When Claudius behaves badly
Answer: (d) When Claudius behaves badly
Explanation: Hamlet says he’ll wait to kill Claudius in a moment of sin, ensuring he goes to hell.
78. Why does Polonius want to eavesdrop on Hamlet?
(a) Because he promised Claudius he would (b) To find out how Hamlet feels about Ophelia
(c) Because Gertrude is scared for her safety (d) To find out why Hamlet is angry and upset
Answer: (d) To find out why Hamlet is angry and upset
Explanation: Polonius hopes to uncover the cause of Hamlet’s erratic behavior.
79. What does Hamlet accuse his mother of?
(a) Betraying Claudius (b) Betraying him (Hamlet)
(c) Betraying his father (d) Betraying herself
Answer: (c) Betraying his father
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80. Why does Hamlet kill Polonius?
(a) Because he believes his mother is having an affair
(b) Because Polonius opposes Hamlet and Ophelia’s marriage
(c) Because he is going crazy (d) Because he mistakes Polonius for Claudius
Answer: (d) Because he mistakes Polonius for Claudius
Explanation: Hamlet stabs through the arras, thinking Claudius is spying, but kills Polonius instead.
81. Why does Gertrude think Hamlet is mad?
(a) Because he killed Polonius (b) Because he accuses Claudius (c) Because he appears to be talking to
himself (d) Because he attacks her
Answer: (c) Because he appears to be talking to himself
Explanation: When Hamlet confronts Gertrude in her chamber and speaks with the Ghost (invisible to her),
she assumes he has gone mad, as she sees him speaking to the air.
82. What message does the Ghost bring Hamlet?
(a) To leave his mother alone (b) To remember his revenge (c) To hide Polonius's body (d) To give up
Answer: (b) To remember his revenge
Explanation: The Ghost appears in Gertrude’s chamber to remind Hamlet not to forget his purpose—to
avenge his father’s murder.
83. Whom does Gertrude rush to see after Polonius is killed?
(a) Claudius (b) Hamlet (c) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (d) Ophelia Answer: (a) Claudius
Explanation: After Hamlet accidentally kills Polonius, Gertrude goes directly to Claudius to inform him of
the murder, showing her loyalty and fear.
84. What does Gertrude compare herself to?
(a) A wilting flower (b) A bruised fruit (c) The violent ocean (d) A hurt child
Answer: (c) The violent ocean
Explanation: In her emotional confrontation with Hamlet, Gertrude uses imagery to describe her inner
turmoil, likening her passion and guilt to the raging sea.
85. What is Claudius’s main concern?
(a) Gertrude’s emotional state (b) Hamlet’s sanity (c) His own conscience (d) Keeping his power
Answer: (d) Keeping his power
Explanation: Claudius’s actions throughout the play, including spying and murder, are driven primarily by
his fear of losing the throne.
86. What does Hamlet accuse Rosencrantz and Guildenstern of?
(a) Not caring about him (b) Being spies for Claudius (c) Courting Ophelia (d) Revealing his secrets
Answer: (b) Being spies for Claudius
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87. What does Hamlet allow Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do?
(a) Explain their allegiances (b) Leave Denmark (c) Accompany him back to Claudius (d) Kill him
Answer: (c) Accompany him back to Claudius
Explanation: Hamlet goes with them to Claudius, pretending to cooperate, though he knows their intentions
are suspicious.
88. Who reveals the location of Polonius's body?
(a) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (b) Gertrude (c) Horatio (d) Hamlet Answer: (d) Hamlet
Explanation: Hamlet initially refuses to reveal the location, mocking the others, but eventually tells them
where Polonius's body is hidden.
89. What orders does Claudius send to England with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) That Hamlet be institutionalized (b) That Hamlet be killed (c) That Hamlet be imprisoned (d) That
Hamlet be set free
Answer: (b) That Hamlet be killed
Explanation: Claudius secretly writes a letter to the English king ordering Hamlet’s execution upon arrival.
90. What is Fortinbras doing when he comes across Hamlet?
(a) Attacking Poland (b) Avenging his father (c) Finding Hamlet (d) Attacking Denmark
Answer: (a) Attacking Poland
Explanation: Fortinbras is leading an expedition to reclaim a small piece of land in Poland, which impresses
Hamlet with its boldness.
91. Why is Hamlet surprised by the Poland-Norway conflict?
(a) It hasn’t escalated faster (b) Fortinbras can’t explain his motivations (c) The conflict seems
insignificant (d) He’s never thought about military matters
Answer: (c) The conflict seems insignificant
Explanation: Hamlet is amazed that Fortinbras is willing to fight over a worthless piece of land, which
shames him into reflecting on his own inaction.
92. What does Hamlet resolve after meeting Fortinbras?
(a) Achieve his revenge (b) Help Fortinbras (c) Betray Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (d) Nothing
Answer: (a) Achieve his revenge
Explanation: Inspired by Fortinbras’s determination, Hamlet vows to finally act and fulfill his father’s
command for revenge.
93. How does Ophelia handle Polonius’s death?
(a) She demands revenge (b) She runs away (c) She is relieved (d) She goes crazy
Answer: (d) She goes crazy
Explanation: The loss of her father drives Ophelia into madness, leading to her singing strange songs and
eventually drowning.
94. What does Horatio urge Gertrude to do?
(a) Punish Ophelia (b) Punish Hamlet (c) Console Ophelia (d) Console Hamlet
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Answer: (c) Console Ophelia
Explanation: Horatio suggests that Gertrude speak to the disturbed Ophelia, who is grieving and behaving
irrationally.
95. How do peasants feel about Laertes?
(a) They feel that he ought to be king (b) He abandoned them (c) They want him to kill Hamlet (d) They
want him to take Ophelia away
Answer: (a) They feel that he ought to be king
Explanation: Laertes returns to Denmark angrily and is welcomed by the public, who even suggest he should
be king over Claudius.
96. What advice does Claudius give Laertes?
(a) Take care of Ophelia first (b) Seek revenge for Polonius’s death (c) Return to France (d) Take over
his father’s duties
Answer: (b) Seek revenge for Polonius’s death
Explanation: Claudius manipulates Laertes’s grief and anger by encouraging him to seek revenge on Hamlet.
97. How is Prince Hamlet related to Claudius?
(a) Claudius is his father (b) Claudius is his cousin (c) Claudius is his brother (d) Claudius is his uncle
Answer: (d) Claudius is his uncle
Explanation: Claudius is Hamlet’s uncle and becomes his stepfather after marrying Queen Gertrude.
98. What words best describe Hamlet’s character throughout the play?
(a) Mysterious, thoughtful, morose (b) Brave, sociable, fun (c) Easy-going, smooth, charismatic (d)
Sensual, caring, effeminate
Answer: (a) Mysterious, thoughtful, morose
Explanation: Hamlet is known for his introspective soliloquies, philosophical nature, and dark moods,
especially after his father’s death.
99. What is Claudius’s most powerful weapon?
(a) His money (b) His sex appeal (c) His way with words (d) His aggressiveness
Answer: (c) His way with words
Explanation: Claudius is skilled in rhetoric and manipulation, which he uses to maintain control and hide his
guilt.
100. What is seen as causing the fall of Denmark?
(a) Indecisiveness (b) Lack of military power (c) International relations (d) Moral corruption
Answer: (d) Moral corruption
Explanation: The play suggests that the moral decay within the Danish court—lying, murder, incest—leads
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 Advanced MCQs from Hamlet (Part 2)
1. What does the ghost of King Hamlet say about Gertrude, his wife?
(a) He warns Hamlet to be afraid of her (b) He tells Hamlet to get revenge
(c) He tells Hamlet to leave her alone (d) He tells Hamlet to speak with her about Claudius
Answer: (c) He tells Hamlet to leave her alone
Explanation: The ghost urges Hamlet to seek revenge against Claudius but instructs him not to harm
Gertrude, leaving her to heaven’s judgment.
2. Where does Hamlet go to university?
(a) Luxembourg (b) Germany (c) England (d) France Answer: (b) Germany
Explanation: Hamlet studies at the University of Wittenberg in Germany, which was also associated with
Martin Luther.
3. How does Gertrude die?
(a) Hamlet forces her to drink poisoned wine (b) She accidentally drinks wine that Claudius poisoned
(c) She kills herself with a sword (d) Horatio kills her with a fencing foil
Answer: (b) She accidentally drinks wine that Claudius poisoned
Explanation: During the duel, Gertrude unknowingly drinks from the poisoned cup Claudius prepared for
Hamlet.
4. What does Hamlet tell Horatio about death?
(a) That it is inevitable (b) That it should be fought at all costs
(c) That he fears it (d) That thinking about it comforts him
Answer: (a) That it is inevitable
Explanation: In Act V, Hamlet reflects on death’s certainty, stating, “There’s a special providence in the fall
of a sparrow.”
5. Why are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in Denmark?
(a) To kill Hamlet (b) To find out why Hamlet is acting mad
(c) To cheer up Hamlet (d) To bring Hamlet back to England
Answer: (b) To find out why Hamlet is acting mad
Explanation: Claudius sends for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to spy on Hamlet and uncover the cause of
his madness.
6. What does Hamlet do to upset Ophelia?
(a) He tells her he doesn't love her (b) He threatens to kill himself
(c) He tells her he loves her (d) He acts frantic and chaotic
Answer: (d) He acts frantic and chaotic
Explanation: Hamlet behaves erratically in front of Ophelia as part of his strategy to feign madness.
7. What play does Hamlet want the players to perform?
(a) The Murder of Gonzago (b) Oedipus Rex (c) Beowulf (d) Faust Answer: (a) The Murder of Gonzago
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Explanation: Hamlet arranges for the players to perform The Murder of Gonzago, with additional lines to
reflect King Hamlet’s murder.
8. How does Ophelia die?
(a) She drowns in a river (b) She poisons herself (c) She jumps off a bridge (d) She catches a fever
Answer: (a) She drowns in a river
Explanation: Gertrude describes Ophelia’s death as accidental drowning after falling into a brook.
9. What does Hamlet notice about the funeral procession?
(a) That it seems irregular and suggests a suicide (b) That mourners seem excessively upset
(c) That Laertes has returned (d) That the funeral doesn't seem sad
Answer: (a) That it seems irregular and suggests a suicide
Explanation: Hamlet comments on the “maimed rites,” suspecting the deceased (Ophelia) may have
committed suicide.
10. Who has Hamlet professed love for?
(a) Gertrude (b) Guildenstern (c) Rosencrantz (d) Ophelia Answer: (d) Ophelia
Explanation: Hamlet declares, “I loved Ophelia,” at her grave, emphasizing his emotional connection.
11. What does the gravedigger say to Hamlet when asked whose grave he's digging?
(a) “Ophelia’s” (b) “Polonius’s” (c) “Your own” (d) “Mine” Answer: (c) “Your own”
Explanation: In a grim joke, the gravedigger tells Hamlet the grave is “his own,” symbolizing mortality.
12. What religion was Denmark at the time of writing?
(a) High Anglican (b) Anglican (c) Protestant (d) Catholic Answer: (c) Protestant
Explanation: Shakespeare wrote Hamlet in Protestant England, though some Catholic elements (like
purgatory) appear in the play.
13. What finally appeases Laertes at Ophelia's funeral?
(a) Hamlet expresses his true feelings (b) Gertrude says Hamlet is insane
(c) Claudius reminds him of their plan (d) Hamlet makes a fool of himself
Answer: (c) Claudius reminds him of their plan
Explanation: When Laertes becomes enraged at the funeral, Claudius calms him by referring to their scheme
to kill Hamlet.
14. What does Hamlet say to Laertes at Ophelia's funeral?
(a) That Laertes is a terrible brother (b) That he loved Ophelia profoundly
(c) That he’ll kill himself (d) That he feels guilty
Answer: (b) That he loved Ophelia profoundly
Explanation: Hamlet proclaims that he loved Ophelia more than “forty thousand brothers” could.
15. Why doesn't Claudius punish Hamlet?
(a) He doesn't believe Hamlet killed Polonius (b) He's not upset about Polonius
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Answer: (c) Too many people adore Hamlet
Explanation: Claudius hesitates to punish Hamlet because of Hamlet’s popularity with the Danish people.
16. What noise drives the ghost offstage?
(a) A string quartet (b) His wife with Claudius (c) A cock’s crow (d) Hamlet crying
Answer: (c) A cock’s crow
Explanation: The ghost vanishes at the sound of the cock, symbolizing dawn and divine protection.
17. Where does Hamlet say Ophelia should go?
(a) A bakery (b) A castle (c) Russia (d) A nunnery Answer: (d) A nunnery
Explanation: Hamlet urges Ophelia to “get thee to a nunnery,” possibly meaning a convent or using
“nunnery” sarcastically as a brothel.
18. What does Hamlet's letter to Horatio say?
(a) He leaves Denmark in Horatio’s hands (b) He’s at peace with his father’s death
(c) He’s returning with news (d) Pirates hold him captive
Answer: (c) He’s returning with news
Explanation: Hamlet writes to Horatio that he’s returning from his voyage and has news of his escape.
19. Hamlet’s famous speeches are called
(a) Dramatic irony (b) Unilogues (c) Dialogues (d) Soliloquys Answer: (d) Soliloquys
Explanation: Soliloquys are dramatic monologues revealing a character’s inner thoughts, such as “To be or
not to be.”
20. How will Claudius react to the play, according to Hamlet?
(a) He will laugh (b) He will cry (c) He will enjoy it (d) He will appear guilty
Answer: (d) He will appear guilty
Explanation: Hamlet hopes the play will expose Claudius’s guilt through his reaction: “The play’s the thing
wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the king.”
21. What does Hamlet call women dishonest?
(a) They only care about money (b) They wear deceptive makeup
(c) He distrusts his mother (d) He thinks women inferior
Answer: (b) They wear deceptive makeup
Explanation: Hamlet criticizes women for using makeup to alter their appearance, symbolizing dishonesty in
his eyes, especially after his disappointment with his mother and Ophelia.
22. Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) Hamlet’s friends (b) Hamlet’s cousins (c) Claudius’s generals (d) Gertrude’s messengers
Answer: (a) Hamlet’s friends
Explanation: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are childhood friends of Hamlet, summoned by Claudius to spy
on him.
23. Why does Claudius want to be left alone (Act III, Scene 1)?
(a) To discuss Fortinbras (b) To decide about Hamlet’s mood
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(c) To spy on Hamlet and Ophelia (d) To plan the upcoming play
Answer: (b) To decide about Hamlet’s mood
Explanation: Claudius arranges for Hamlet and Ophelia to meet privately so he can observe Hamlet’s
behavior.
24. What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do during the play?
(a) Monitor Ophelia (b) Watch Gertrude (c) Observe Polonius (d) Study Claudius’s reactions
Answer: (d) Study Claudius’s reactions
Explanation: Hamlet asks Horatio to watch Claudius during the play to see if he reacts guiltily, proving his
involvement in King Hamlet’s murder.
25. Hamlet is set in—
(a) Sweden (b) Scotland (c) England (d) Denmark Answer: (d) Denmark
Explanation: The entire play takes place in Denmark, primarily within Elsinore Castle.
26. What do Polonius and Claudius overhear Hamlet discussing?
(a) His school life (b) His mourning (c) Marrying Ophelia (d) Suicide Answer: (d) Suicide
Explanation: In the famous “To be or not to be” soliloquy, Hamlet contemplates suicide, which Claudius and
Polonius overhear.
27. Hamlet is a—
(a) Fool (b) Prince (c) Princess (d) King Answer: (b) Prince
Explanation: Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark and the son of the late King Hamlet.
28. Hamlet’s stepfather is also his—
(a) Nephew (b) Brother (c) Uncle (d) Grandfather Answer: (c) Uncle
Explanation: Claudius, who marries Hamlet’s mother, is also his paternal uncle.
29. Claudius poisoned—
(a) Ophelia (b) Gertrude (c) Old Hamlet (d) Hamlet Answer: (c) Old Hamlet
Explanation: Claudius murdered King Hamlet by pouring poison into his ear while he slept.
30. The ghost is first spotted—
(a) In the graveyard (b) Outside the castle (c) On a ship’s deck (d) In Gertrude’s chambers
Answer: (b) Outside the castle
Explanation: The ghost is first seen by the guards on the castle battlements at night.
31. The ghost claims he is—
(a) Old Hamlet (b) The King of Norway (c) Old Fortinbras (d) Claudius
Answer: (a) Old Hamlet
Explanation: The ghost identifies himself as the spirit of Hamlet’s father, King Hamlet.
32. In his first appearance, Hamlet wears—
(a) A jester’s costume (b) Royal robes (c) Mourning clothes (d) The crown
Answer: (c) Mourning clothes
Explanation: Hamlet is dressed in black to mourn his father’s death.
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33. Hamlet claims to be afflicted by—
(a) Melancholy (b) Schizophrenia (c) Dyslexia (d) Gout Answer: (a) Melancholy
Explanation: Hamlet frequently speaks of his sadness and mental anguish, fitting the Renaissance concept of
melancholy.
34. What does Ophelia give Hamlet?
(a) Her love (b) A letter (c) His returned gifts (d) A rejection Answer: (c) His returned gifts
Explanation: Ophelia returns the tokens of affection Hamlet once gave her, possibly under her father’s
orders.
35. What does Claudius say he will do about Hamlet?
(a) Send him to England (b) Marry him to Ophelia (c) Monitor him closely (d) Kill him
Answer: (a) Send him to England
Explanation: Claudius sends Hamlet to England with secret orders for his execution.
36. Why is Laertes happy about Hamlet’s return?
(a) He plans to kill him (b) He wants to help Hamlet
(c) He hopes Hamlet cares for Ophelia (d) He wants Hamlet’s help becoming king
Answer: (a) He plans to kill him
Explanation: Laertes seeks revenge against Hamlet, whom he blames for his father Polonius’s death and
Ophelia’s madness.
37. When does Laertes plan to kill Hamlet?
(a) While he sleeps (b) At the king’s ball (c) At a fencing match (d) At dinner
Answer: (c) At a fencing match
Explanation: Laertes agrees to a duel with Hamlet, secretly planning to kill him with a poisoned sword.
38. What do Laertes and Claudius plan if Hamlet wins?
(a) Forgive him (b) Give up the throne (c) Poison his wine (d) Have someone stab him
Answer: (c) Poison his wine
Explanation: As backup, they plan to offer Hamlet a poisoned drink if the sword doesn’t kill him.
39. Why argue about Ophelia’s grave?
(a) They remember her beauty (b) They heard she killed herself
(c) They pity Laertes (d) They doubt she’s dead
Answer: (b) They heard she killed herself
Explanation: Since suicide was considered a sin, her burial in sacred ground is questioned.
40. How does Polonius plan to prove Hamlet’s love?
(a) Have him followed (b) Spy personally (c) Write as Ophelia (d) Challenge to duel
Answer: (b) Spy personally
Explanation: Polonius hides and listens to Hamlet and Ophelia’s conversation to confirm his suspicions.
41. Whom does Fortinbras swear not to attack?
(a) The Poles (b) The Italians (c) The Danes (d) The Spanish Answer: (c) The Danes
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Explanation: After being persuaded by his uncle, the King of Norway, Fortinbras agrees not to attack
Denmark and instead redirects his campaign toward Poland.
42. What does Hamlet tell Horatio and Marcellus?
(a) He may pretend madness (b) He'll kill Claudius
(c) He hopes to marry Ophelia (d) He plans to flee Answer: (a) He may pretend madness
Explanation: Hamlet warns them that he may "put an antic disposition on," suggesting he will feign madness
to carry out his plan.
43. Whom does Polonius send to France to spy on Laertes?
(a) Reynaldo (b) Ophelia (c) Guido (d) Marcellus Answer: (a) Reynaldo
Explanation: Polonius sends Reynaldo to Paris to subtly inquire into Laertes’s behavior.
44. Where does the ghost appear during the play?
(a) The castle ramparts and the great hall of Elsinore (b) Fortinbras's tent and Hamlet's bedchamber
(c) The castle ramparts and Gertrude's bedchamber (d) Gertrude's bedchamber and the great hall of Elsinore
Answer: (c) The castle ramparts and Gertrude's bedchamber
Explanation: The ghost appears first on the battlements and later in Gertrude’s room when Hamlet confronts
her.
45. How did Claudius murder King Hamlet?
(a) By stabbing him through an arras (b) By pouring poison into his ear
(c) By ordering him to be hanged (d) By poisoning his wineglass
Answer: (b) By pouring poison into his ear
Explanation: The ghost reveals that Claudius killed King Hamlet by pouring poison into his ear while he was
sleeping.
46. Where is the university at which Horatio and Hamlet studied?
(a) Paris (b) Oxford (c) Constantinople (d) Wittenberg Answer: (d) Wittenberg
Explanation: Both Hamlet and Horatio are said to study at the University of Wittenberg in Germany.
47. Whose skull does Hamlet discover in the churchyard?
(a) The former court jester's (b) Reynaldo's (c) Ophelia's (d) His father's
Answer: (a) The former court jester's
Explanation: Hamlet holds the skull of Yorick, the court jester he knew as a child.
48. Which of the following characters cannot see the ghost?
(a) Marcellus (b) Hamlet (c) Gertrude (d) Horatio
Answer: (c) Gertrude
Explanation: When the ghost appears in Gertrude's chamber, she cannot see or hear it, which raises doubts
about Hamlet’s mental state.
49. Who escorts Hamlet on the voyage to England?
(a) Cornelius and Voltemand (b) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
(c) Marcellus and Bernardo (d) Captain Vicissus and the one-eyed thief
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Answer: (b) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Explanation: Claudius sends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern with Hamlet to England, with secret orders for
his execution.
50. Where do Hamlet and Laertes fight during Ophelia's funeral?
(a) In the nearby woods (b) Beside Ophelia's grave
(c) Inside the church (d) Inside the grave itself
Answer: (d) Inside the grave itself
Explanation: In a dramatic moment, Hamlet leaps into Ophelia's grave and fights Laertes there.
51. Which of the following characters survive the play?
(a) Fortinbras, Horatio, and Osric (b) Prince Hamlet, Polonius, and Gertrude
(c) Claudius, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern (d) Ophelia, Laertes, and King Hamlet
Answer: (a) Fortinbras, Horatio, and Osric
Explanation: These characters are alive at the end, with Fortinbras arriving to take control of Denmark.
52. What does Hamlet claim to be able to tell the difference between when the wind is from the south?
(a) A flea and a fire log (b) A nymph and a nihilist
(c) A hawk and a handsaw (d) A shark and St. Timothy
Answer: (c) A hawk and a handsaw
Explanation: Hamlet says, “I am but mad north-north-west: when the wind is southerly I know a hawk from
a handsaw,” meaning he is not truly mad.
53. In whose history of Denmark did Shakespeare find background material for his play?
(a) Oedipus of Thebes (b) Saxo Grammaticus
(c) Franz Guntherhaasen (d) Dionysus Finn Answer: (b) Saxo Grammaticus
Explanation: Saxo Grammaticus's Gesta Danorum contains the tale of Amleth, the inspiration for Hamlet.
54. How does Ophelia die?
(a) Claudius stabs her (b) Hamlet strangles her
(c) She slits her wrists (d) She drowns in the river Answer: (d) She drowns in the river
Explanation: Gertrude reports that Ophelia drowned after falling into a brook while picking flowers.
55. Whose story does Hamlet ask the players to tell upon their arrival to Elsinore?
(a) Priam and Hecuba's (b) Antony and Cleopatra’s
(c) Gertrude and Claudius's (d) Ophelia's Answer: (a) Priam and Hecuba's
Explanation: Hamlet requests a dramatic speech about the fall of Troy and Queen Hecuba to gauge the
players’ emotions and compare with his own inaction.
56. Why, according to Polonius, has Hamlet gone mad?
(a) He grieves too much for his father (b) He despises Claudius for marrying Gertrude
(c) He is in love with Ophelia (d) He is jealous of Laertes and longs to return to Wittenberg
Answer: (c) He is in love with Ophelia
Explanation: Polonius mistakenly believes that Hamlet’s madness is caused by unrequited love for Ophelia.
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57. Who is the last character to die in the play?
(a) Horatio (b) Hamlet (c) Claudius (d) Fortinbras Answer: (b) Hamlet
Explanation: After killing Claudius and learning of Laertes’s forgiveness, Hamlet dies, making him the final
major casualty.
58. How many characters die during the course of the play?
(a) Two (b) Five (c) Seven (d) Eight Answer: (d) Eight
Explanation: Major deaths include: King Hamlet (before the play), Polonius, Ophelia, Rosencrantz,
Guildenstern, Gertrude, Claudius, Laertes, and Hamlet.
59. Who speaks the famous "To be, or not to be" soliloquy?
(a) Claudius (b) Hamlet (c) The ghost (d) Laertes Answer: (b) Hamlet
Explanation: Hamlet delivers this soliloquy in Act III, Scene 1, reflecting on life, death, and the human
condition.
60. In what country do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern die?
(a) Belgium (b) Denmark (c) England (d) Poland Answer: (c) England
Explanation: Hamlet forges a letter that leads to the execution of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in England.
61. Why does Hamlet decide not to kill Claudius after the traveling players' play?
(a) Claudius is praying (b) Claudius is asleep
(c) Claudius pleads for mercy (d) Gertrude is in the next room Answer: (a) Claudius is praying
Explanation: Hamlet refrains from killing Claudius while he is praying because he believes that Claudius’s
soul would go to heaven if killed during prayer. Hamlet wants to ensure Claudius suffers damnation for his
sins.
62. Who killed Fortinbras’ father?
(a) Prince Hamlet (b) Laertes (c) Fortinbras (d) Hamlet’s father
Answer: (d) Hamlet’s father
Explanation: Fortinbras’ father, the former King of Norway, was slain by King Hamlet (Prince Hamlet's
father) in a duel before the events of the play.
63. Which character speaks the first line of the play?
(a) Bernardo (b) Francisco (c) Hamlet (d) Horatio Answer: (a) Bernardo
Explanation: The play opens with Bernardo asking, “Who’s there?” while standing guard on the battlements
of Elsinore Castle.
64. In which of the following years was Hamlet most likely written?
(a) 1570 (b) 1601 (c) 1581 (d) 1610 Answer: (b) 1601
Explanation: Shakespeare likely wrote Hamlet around 1601, during the Elizabethan era, amidst political
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65. Which of Claudius and Laertes’ traps for Hamlet succeeds in killing him?
(a) The poisoned cup (b) The sharpened sword
(c) The poisoned dagger (d) The poisoned sword Answer: (d) The poisoned sword
Explanation: Hamlet is wounded by the poisoned blade during the duel with Laertes, leading to his death.
66. Which character speaks from beneath the stage toward the end of Act I?
(a) The Ghost (b) Hamlet (c) Claudius (d) Polonius Answer: (a) The Ghost
Explanation: In Act I, Scene 5, the Ghost calls to Hamlet from beneath the stage, urging him to remember
and avenge his murder.
67. Who returns Hamlet to Denmark after his exile?
(a) Horatio (b) Claudius (c) A group of pirates (d) A group of monks
Answer: (c) A group of pirates
Explanation: Hamlet is captured by pirates during his voyage to England and is returned to Denmark by
them, unharmed.
68. Who joins Bernardo, the watchman, on his watch of the castle?
(a) Francisco and Horatio (b) Marcellus and Horatio
(c) Prince Hamlet and Marcellus (d) Francisco and Prince Hamlet
Answer: (b) Marcellus and Horatio
Explanation: Marcellus and Horatio join Bernardo during the night watch when the ghost of King Hamlet
appears.
69. What do Marcellus and Bernardo want to show Horatio?
(a) Their wives (b) Prince Hamlet (c) A ghost (d) Other watchmen Answer: (c) A ghost
Explanation: They believe they have seen a ghost resembling King Hamlet and want Horatio to witness and
validate it.
70. What proves to Horatio that the ghost is that of King Hamlet?
(a) His accent (b) His resemblance to Prince Hamlet (c) His armor (d) His story
Answer: (c) His armor
Explanation: The ghost appears in the same armor King Hamlet wore in battle against Norway, convincing
Horatio of his identity.
71. How does Horatio explain the appearance of King Hamlet’s ghost?
(a) He says it’s a warning sign (b) He says it’s a sign of peace
(c) He claims it’s a message for Hamlet (d) He calls it a sign of the occult
Answer: (a) He says it’s a warning sign
Explanation: Horatio believes the ghost’s appearance is an omen of misfortune for Denmark, especially with
looming threats like Fortinbras.
72. Who is Fortinbras?
(a) Prince of Denmark (b) King of Denmark (c) King of Norway (d) Prince of Norway
Answer: (d) Prince of Norway
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Explanation: Fortinbras is the young Prince of Norway who seeks to reclaim the land his father lost to King
Hamlet.
73. Who is now married to King Hamlet’s wife?
(a) Polonius (b) Claudius (c) Laertes (d) Cornelius Answer: (b) Claudius
Explanation: After King Hamlet’s death, Queen Gertrude marries Claudius, his brother.
74. What does King Claudius say he is in mourning over?
(a) The death of his father (b) The death of his son
(c) The death of his brother (d) His recent marriage Answer: (c) The death of his brother
Explanation: Claudius refers to the recent death of his brother (King Hamlet) while trying to justify his quick
marriage to Gertrude.
75. What do Claudius and Gertrude want Prince Hamlet to do?
(a) Go back to school (b) Stay close to them (c) Become the king (d) Get married
Answer: (b) Stay close to them
Explanation: They urge Hamlet not to return to Wittenberg and instead remain at Elsinore.
76. What does Prince Hamlet contemplate doing because he is so upset?
(a) Killing himself (b) Running away (c) Eloping (d) Attacking Fortinbras
Answer: (a) Killing himself
Explanation: In his famous "To be or not to be" soliloquy, Hamlet expresses his despair and contemplates
suicide.
77. What does Fortinbras want from Claudius?
(a) A position in the Danish court (b) Lands that once belonged to Norway
(c) A marriage to Ophelia (d) A tax from the peasants
Answer: (b) Lands that once belonged to Norway
Explanation: Fortinbras initially seeks to regain the territories his father lost to King Hamlet.
78. What does Laertes warn Ophelia about?
(a) Taking care of Polonius (b) Falling in love with Hamlet
(c) Claudius’s position as king (d) Family responsibilities
Answer: (b) Falling in love with Hamlet
Explanation: Laertes warns Ophelia that Hamlet’s affections may be temporary and influenced by his royal
duties.
79. What is Laertes’ main objection to Ophelia’s feelings?
(a) Hamlet is interested in other women (b) Hamlet does not respect their father
(c) Hamlet has obligations to his country (d) Hamlet fears marriage
Answer: (c) Hamlet has obligations to his country
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80. What does Polonius say about Ophelia’s relationship with Hamlet?
(a) He simply wants her to be happy (b) He believes Hamlet is a good match
(c) He does not believe Hamlet has feelings for her (d) He forbids her from seeing him anymore
Answer: (d) He forbids her from seeing him anymore
Explanation: Polonius commands Ophelia to avoid Hamlet, believing his affections are not sincere and could
ruin her reputation.
81. What does Hamlet overhear while waiting for the ghost to appear?
(a) The revelry of the King (b) The sounds of battle
(c) Ophelia crying (d) His own conscience Answer: (a) The revelry of the King
Explanation: Hamlet overhears the celebration noise in the castle, contrasting with the dark events unfolding.
82. Why do Horatio and Marcellus follow after Hamlet and the ghost?
(a) To warn them of impending danger (b) To protect Hamlet
(c) To overhear the ghost’s secrets (d) To bring him back to the King’s party
Answer: (b) To protect Hamlet
Explanation: They follow to ensure Hamlet’s safety as he interacts with the ghost.
83. How did Hamlet’s father die?
(a) He was stabbed (b) He was poisoned (c) He died in battle (d) He died in his sleep
Answer: (b) He was poisoned
Explanation: Claudius killed King Hamlet by pouring poison into his ear.
84. Who does the ghost of Hamlet’s father say killed him?
(a) Polonius (b) Fortinbras (c) Laertes (d) Claudius Answer: (d) Claudius
Explanation: The ghost reveals Claudius as the murderer.
85. Where does the ghost say he wanders?
(a) Hell (b) Heaven (c) Baltic Sea (d) Purgatory Answer: (d) Purgatory
Explanation: The ghost explains he is trapped in purgatory, unable to rest until his murder is avenged.
86. When the play begins, the castle is celebrating
(a) Laertes’ return (b) King Claudius and Queen Gertrude’s marriage
(c) Old Hamlet’s defeat of Old Fortinbras (d) Hamlet’s return
Answer: (b) King Claudius and Queen Gertrude’s marriage
Explanation: The play opens during the recent royal wedding, setting a tense backdrop.
87. Which major character survives the play?
(a) Laertes (b) Claudius (c) Horatio (d) Hamlet Answer: (c) Horatio
Explanation: Horatio remains alive to tell Hamlet’s story.
88. There are images throughout the play relating to-
(a) Ears (b) Neck (c) Eyelashes (d) Nose Answer: (a) Ears
Explanation: The motif of ears is significant, especially relating to the method of murder.

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89. The health of a state seems related to-
(a) The moral state of the leader (b) The moral state of its people
(c) The physical state of its people (d) The physical state of its leader
Answer: (a) The moral state of the leader
Explanation: Denmark’s decline parallels the corruption of King Claudius.
90. Young Fortinbras says he is invading-
(a) Denmark (b) Germany (c) Poland (d) England Answer: (c) Poland
Explanation: Fortinbras seeks to reclaim lands in Poland.
91. Who saves Prince Hamlet’s life?
(a) Old Hamlet (b) Ophelia (c) Polonius (d) Pirates Answer: (d) Pirates
Explanation: Pirates capture Hamlet and return him safely to Denmark.
92. In form, Hamlet is above all what sort of play?
(a) A revenge play (b) A morality play
(c) A comedy (d) A punch and judy show Answer: (a) A revenge play
Explanation: Hamlet is a classic revenge tragedy.
93. What does Hamlet call Polonius?
(a) Father (b) Dear man (c) Father-in-law (d) A fishmonger Answer: (d) A fishmonger
Explanation: Hamlet mocks Polonius with this insulting term.
94. How does Hamlet find out about Claudius’s plan?
(a) He overhears Claudius discussing it (b) Gertrude tells him what she knows
(c) Laertes makes a dying declaration (d) Horatio finds the poison
Answer: (c) Laertes makes a dying declaration
Explanation: Laertes confesses Claudius’s plot as he dies.
95. What does the dying Hamlet tell Horatio to do?
(a) Avenge his death (b) Become king (c) Mourn for him (d) Live and pass along his story
Answer: (d) Live and pass along his story
Explanation: Hamlet entrusts Horatio with telling the true story.
96. Who rules Denmark at the end of the play?
(a) Rosencrantz (b) Horatio (c) Guildenstern (d) Fortinbras Answer: (d) Fortinbras
Explanation: Fortinbras assumes control of Denmark after the royal deaths.
97. Who initially calls for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) Claudius and Polonius (b) Gertrude and Claudius
(c) Gertrude and Hamlet (d) Polonius and Hamlet Answer: (b) Gertrude and Claudius
Explanation: They summon Hamlet’s old friends to spy on him.
98. Who first sees the ghost of Hamlet’s father?
(a) Hamlet (b) Laertes (c) Marcellus and Bernardo (d) Bernardo and Hamlet

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Answer: (c) Marcellus and Bernardo
Explanation: The ghost is first seen by the castle guards.
99. Who are Ophelia’s blood relatives?
(a) Polonius and Laertes (b) Polonius and Gertrude c) Polonius and Horatio (d) Polonius and Hamlet
Answer: (a) Polonius and Laertes
Explanation: Polonius is her father and Laertes is her brother.
100. Why does Fortinbras want to attack Denmark?
(a) To marry Ophelia (b) To seek revenge for his father’s death
(c) For fame and glory (d) Because he is told to
Answer: (b) To seek revenge for his father’s death
Explanation: Fortinbras seeks to regain honor and lands lost by his father.

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