What does Hamlet debate in his “To be or not to be?” soliloquy?
Whether or not to commit suicide
Why does Hamlet repeatedly say to Ophelia, "Get thee to a nunnery"?
Most likely, he views the world’s institutions as corrupt or he’s mocking Ophelia’s womanhood by suggesting she’s a prostituted woman.
What is the central conflict introduced in Act 1 of Hamlet?
Responses vary.
Which character does Hamlet ask to observe Claudius during the performance of the play-within-a-play?
Horatio
What is the name of the play-within-the-play?
The Murder of Gonzago, also known as The Mousetrap
Name a Detriot Lions coach who should be fired.
Dan Campbell
At what time does the ghost appear?
Midnight
How does Claudius react to the play-within-the-play?
Responses vary.
What does Fortinbras want?
To reclaim the Polish land his father lost to King Hamlet in a duel.
What does Laertes say to Ophelia regarding Hamlet?
Responses vary.
What request does Claudius deny Hamlet in Act 1?
To return to Wittenberg
What does Polonius demand of Ophelia in Act 1?
To stop seeing Hamlet
Whom does the ghost ask Hamlet to spare?
Gertrude
What does Polonius ask Reynaldo to do?
To go to France to spy on Laertes
What does Polonius believe is causing Hamlet’s madness?
Unrequited love from Ophelia
Based on Act 3, Scene 3, where does Claudius decide Hamlet must go?
England
