Hamlet Act 1, 2, 3

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Why does Polonius send Reynaldo to Paris?

To spy

Why has Marcellus begged Horatio to join in the watch?

To verify that it is the king

What do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern agree to do? Are they betraying their friend, Hamlet?

Agree to spy and yes they are betraying Hamlet

What is the bedridden King of Norway's response to Claudius's request?

Agrees not to march

Why does Claudius decide to send Hamlet to England?

Get him outta town

Who wrote the love letter that Polonius reads to Claudius and Gertrude? Why does he read it?

Hamlet, to prove him right

Who is Horatio? What does he reveal to Hamlet?

Hamlets BFF, the Ghost

How Does Hamlet feel about seeing his old friends, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

Happy and then crazy

What do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern think is the explanation for Hamlet's odd behavior?

He is crazy

How does Polonius explain Hamlet's behavior? Is he right?

He is mad about love, no he is not right

What does the Ghost tell Hamlet?

He was murdered by his brother (new king)

Why is Francisco happy to see Bernardo?

He was replacing him

Why is young hamlet grieving? How do Claudius and Gertrude treat his grief?

His father was just murdered and "Get over it"

Why doesn't Horatio want Hamlet to follow the Ghost?

It is bad

What was the outcome of the fight between King Hamlet and Fortinbras?

King Hamlet killed King Fortinbras

What does the ghost look like? Do? Say?

King Hamlet, wonders, says nothing

What bitter advice does Hamlet give Ophelia? Why?

To get away from the nunnery, get away from men, people are listening

What is in the letter Claudius is sending to the ailing King of Norway?

To get things under control

What final plan does Polonius devise in order to reveal the source of Hamlet's strange behavior?

To hide

Why does Polonius tell Ophelia to pretend to be reading a book of devotions?

To look natural

How does Hamlet feel about the drunken revelry?

Pissed

Why does Claudius identify himself with Cain? Does Claudius have a conscience?

Brother killer, yes

How are Claudius, the dead King Hamlet and Queen Gertrude related?

Brothers and marriage

When and where does the play take place?

Denmark, Midnight

What advice does Laertes give to Ophelia?

Dont trust Hamlet

How does the Ghost want Hamlet to treat Claudius? Gertrude?

Leave her to Heaven

What is the play-within-a-play's title? How does the King react to the play?

Mouse Trap, he feels that it is real and starts to act a little crazy

What does Hamlet request the traveling players to perform?

Murder of Gonzogo

After secretly observing Hamlet and Ophelia, does the King agree with Polonius—that Hamlet suffers from love madness?

No

Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? Why have they come to Elsinore?

Old classmates and they were told to spy

Who is Laertes? Why does he want to leave Denmark?

Ophelias brother, to party

What does Hamlet make Horatio and Marcellus swear?

Revenge

What mixed feelings does Hamlet have when he sees the Ghost?

Scared

Why is Ophelia frightened by Hamlet?

She thinks he is crazy

What is Polonius's plan for proving that Hamlet's odd behavior is the result of love madness?

Staging Ophelia

What advice does Polonius give Ophelia?

Stay away from Hamlet

What advice does Polonius give Laertes?

Stay true

What orders does the King give to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? Why do they agree to carry out these orders?

Take him to England, they are getting paid

What message do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern deliver to Hamlet from the Queen?

Tell her I am coming

Why is there a need for a nightly watch on the palace?

The watch of little Fortinbras

Why is the King planning a celebration?

They party

What do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern report about Hamlet to the king and queen?

Wont tell


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