Question

va v. english 12 sem a- a
nlet, part 1: an introduction to elizabethan theater
to his confine, and of the truth herein (175)
this present object made probation
marcellus: it faded on the crowing of the cock.
some say that ever gainst that season comes
wherein our saviour’s birth is celebrated,
the bird of dawning singeth all night long; (180)
and then, they say, no spirit can walk abroad;
the nights are wholesome; then no planets strike.
no fairy takes, nor witch hath power to charm,
so hallow’d and so gracious is the time.
horatio: so have i heard and do in part believe it. (185)
but, look, the morn in russet mantle clad,
walks o’er the dew of yon high eastern hill;
break we our watch up, and by my advice
let us impart what we have seen to-night
unto young hamlet; for, upon my life, (190)
this spirit, dumb to us, will speak to him.
do you consent we shall acquaint him with it,
as needful in our loves, fitting our duty?
marcellus: let’s do ’t, i pray; and i this morning know
where we shall find him most conveniently. exeunt. (195)
why do the guards decide to tell prince hamlet about the ghost?
they want to scare
hamlet.
they believe that the ghost
will talk to hamlet.
they are afraid the ghost
is angry with them.
they know that hamlet is
interested in ghosts.

Explanation:

From the text, Horatio says "This spirit, dumb to us, will speak to him" (referring to Hamlet), and they decide to tell Hamlet about the ghost. The other options: A is incorrect as there's no indication they want to scare him; C is incorrect as no info about the ghost being angry with them; D is incorrect as no info about Hamlet's interest in ghosts. So the correct reason is they believe the ghost will talk to Hamlet.

Answer:

B. They believe that the ghost will talk to Hamlet.