Which Shakespeare play features the characters Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
Hamlet
Macbeth
King Lear
Julius Caesar
Correct Answer: Hamlet
Fact: The Shakespeare play that features the characters Rosencrantz and Guildenstern is Hamlet. These two characters are childhood friends of Prince Hamlet and are summoned to the Danish court to spy on Hamlet and uncover the cause of his erratic behavior. However, their role is ultimately one of betrayal, as they are manipulated by the king to further his schemes against Hamlet. Despite their minor role, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern have gained cultural significance, notably as the protagonists of Tom Stoppard’s play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, which reimagines their story from their perspective.