Dramatis Personae Quiz — Hamlet

What title does Polonius hold at the Danish court?

• Lord Chancellor
• Lord Chamberlain
• Lord Steward
• Lord Privy Seal

How is Hamlet described in the Dramatis Personae?

• Prince of Denmark
• Son to the former, and nephew to the present king
• Heir to the throne of Denmark
• Student at the University of Wittenberg

How is Horatio identified in the character list?

• Courtier
• Officer
• Friend to Hamlet
• Servant to the King

Who is Fortinbras?

• King of Norway
• Prince of Norway
• A Norwegian Captain
• An English Ambassador

How many courtiers are named in the Dramatis Personae?

• Three
• Four
• Five
• Six

Where is the play set according to the Dramatis Personae?

• Wittenberg
• Elsinore
• Copenhagen
• London

Who are the only two named female characters in the Dramatis Personae?

• Gertrude and Ophelia
• Gertrude and Cordelia
• Ophelia and Desdemona
• Gertrude and Juliet

Which of these descriptions correctly match characters in Hamlet's Dramatis Personae?

Which of these statements about the Dramatis Personae are accurate?

What does "Dramatis Personae" mean?

• The drama of the people
• Persons of the drama
• The dramatic play
• Personal drama

What is a "courtier" in the context of this play?

• A judge in a court of law
• A person who attends a royal court as a companion or advisor
• A messenger between kingdoms
• A soldier who guards the court

What does "Lord Chamberlain" refer to?

• The king's personal bodyguard
• The chief officer of a royal household
• A religious advisor to the court
• The commander of the army