Where is the setting of the play ‘Hamlet’?

A) England
B) Italy
C) France
D) Denmark

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Answer: D) Denmark

Explanation

Denmark. Shakespeare's "Hamlet" takes place mainly at Elsinore, the Danish royal castle, and Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark. Other countries are only mentioned: Laertes goes to France, and Hamlet is sent to England, but the action stays in Denmark.

Asked in: BCS 2018

Topic: English Literature

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