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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Section 3 (page 129 to 162).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Horvendil disapprove of Geruthe´s suggestion for their son's future wife?
(a) Horvendil thinks she is dramatic and unstable.
(b) Horvendil thinks she is shy and dull.
(c) Horvendil thinks she is too outspoken.
(d) Horvendil thinks she is selfish and vain.

2. How does Horvendil describe Fengon in the audience chamber?
(a) Sulky and inferior.
(b) Stupid and slow.
(c) Dark and murderous.
(d) Strong and independent.

3. What does Geruthe suggest to Fengon as a solution to their affections for each other?
(a) She suggests they meet outside of the castle.
(b) She suggests that they never speak of this again.
(c) She suggests that they speak to Horvendil.
(d) She suggests that Fengon should leave Denmark.

4. What does Horvendil intend to do with Corambis?
(a) Promote him in court.
(b) Execute him.
(c) Send him into exile.
(d) Torture him.

5. What other event occurs on the same day Gerutha gives birth?
(a) Horwendil becomes king.
(b) Rorik dies.
(c) Horwendil defeats and kills Fortinbras of Norway.
(d) Horwendil leaves Gerutha for another woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has betrayed Fengon to the king?

2. Why does Gerutha feel snubbed by Horwendil on their wedding night?

3. What does Gerutha notice about Rorik's face as he gives her his blessing?

4. Why is the importance of displaying the bloody bed sheet?

5. In the springtime after Gerutha and Horwendil's wedding, what is happening to Rorik?

(see the answer key)

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