Hamlet Quiz! Practice Test Questions! Trivia
What do you know about Hamlet? This quiz can tell you the answer. One of the things that Hamlet is so famous for is its many soliloquies. A soliloquy is often performed no matter who is on stage with the person who is reciting it. It is typically a way for the audience to get to know the character in a more intimate way. See what you know, take the quiz.
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What country does Fortinbras come from?
- A.
Sweden
- B.
Denmark
- C.
Norway
Correct Answer
C. NorwayExplanation
Fortinbras is a character from William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." He is the prince of Norway and seeks to avenge his father's death. In the play, Fortinbras leads an army to invade Denmark, which suggests that he comes from Norway.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does the word Usurper mean?
- A.
When something is used up, finished.
- B.
When Something is the direct opposite of something
- C.
When somebody takes something that does not rightfully belong to them.
Correct Answer
C. When somebody takes something that does not rightfully belong to them.Explanation
Exampes, Claudius usurps the thrown which rightfully belongs to King HamletRate this question:
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- 3.
Hamlet tells Ophelia, "Get thee to a ______?
Correct Answer
NunneryExplanation
In this context, Hamlet is telling Ophelia to go to a nunnery. The term "nunnery" can have multiple meanings in this context. It could be interpreted as a literal place where nuns reside, suggesting that Hamlet wants Ophelia to become a nun and remove herself from the corrupt world. Alternatively, "nunnery" can be seen as a metaphorical term for a brothel, implying that Hamlet is insulting Ophelia and telling her to go to a place of immorality. The exact meaning of Hamlet's statement is open to interpretation based on the context and the relationship between the characters.Rate this question:
- 4.
What is divine Providence?
- A.
An extract from the bible
- B.
A holy province in Denmark
- C.
Hamlets belief that we all get our rewards in life and the Gods will decide our fates.
Correct Answer
C. Hamlets belief that we all get our rewards in life and the Gods will decide our fates.Explanation
Hamlet has decided to kill Claudius and has resigned himself to the fact that he will get his just reward, he is not worried about dying as he feels it is his fate.Rate this question:
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- 5.
One of the only remaining characters at the end of Hamlet is Horatio
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Hamlets friend Horatio survives.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A Soliloquy is
- A.
A comparison without using like or as.
- B.
A comparison using like or as
- C.
When a character speaks their thoughts aloud
- D.
The main character of the play.
Correct Answer
C. When a character speaks their thoughts aloudExplanation
The correct answer is "When a character speaks their thoughts aloud." A soliloquy is a literary device in which a character speaks their thoughts, feelings, or intentions aloud, usually when they are alone on stage. It allows the audience to gain insight into the character's inner thoughts and emotions, providing a deeper understanding of their motivations and personality. This technique is commonly used in plays and dramas to reveal a character's true feelings and to advance the plot.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who utters the lines. "the drink! O my dear Hamlet! The drink, the drink. I am poisoned.”(Act 5 Scene 2 Line 319)".
- A.
Claudius
- B.
Gertrude
- C.
Laertes
Correct Answer
B. GertrudeExplanation
In Act 5 Scene 2 of Hamlet, Gertrude utters the lines, "the drink! O my dear Hamlet! The drink, the drink. I am poisoned." This occurs during the final scene of the play, when Gertrude unknowingly drinks from the poisoned cup that was intended for Hamlet. Her realization of being poisoned and her dying words reveal the tragic consequences of the deceit and manipulation that have plagued the characters throughout the play.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The skull found in the play is that of Rosencrantz.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The skull is Yoricks.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What character was killed by Hamlet by accident?
- A.
Polonious
- B.
Ophelia
- C.
Yorick
Correct Answer
A. PoloniousExplanation
Polonius is the correct answer because in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," Polonius is accidentally killed by Hamlet. In Act 3, Scene 4, Hamlet stabs through a curtain, thinking it is Claudius, but instead, it is Polonius. This accidental killing leads to further complications in the plot and contributes to the tragic events of the play. Ophelia, on the other hand, dies by drowning herself, and Yorick is a deceased court jester whose skull is found by Hamlet in the famous graveyard scene.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What was the name of the play within the play?
Correct Answer
The Murder of GonzagoExplanation
The name of the play within the play is "The Murder of Gonzago."Rate this question:
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