Hamlet Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Hamlet? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. To whom is Hamlet’s mother married?


To his father (duh)
To King Claudius (who also happens to be Hamlet’s uncle)
To Horatio
She’s not married; she’s a widower
Q. Whose ghost does Hamlet encounter at the beginning of the play?


The Headless Horseman’s
Moaning Myrtle’s
King Hamlet’s
The Ghost of Christmas Past’s
Q. What does the ghost want Hamlet to do?


Avenge his death
Make him a sandwich
Marry Ophelia
Leave Denmark
Q. Who are Rosencratz and Guildenstern?


Cats kept in the castle to keep the mouse population down
Court jesters
Friends of Hamlet’s from Wittenberg
Ambassadors from Norway
Movie critics
Q. What does Polonius think Hamlet’s problem is?


He’s not getting enough sleep
He’s not getting enough exercise
He’s hanging with the wrong crowd
He’s mad with love for Ophelia