View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Section 1 (through page 19).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The story begins in what country?
(a) Denmark.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Poland.

2. Which character starts the story as a wise councilor?
(a) Horwendil.
(b) Amleth.
(c) Corambus.
(d) Feng.

3. Which statement is true about Gerutha?
(a) She is in love with Horwendil.
(b) She is the only child of King Rorick.
(c) She is from France.
(d) She lives with her mother.

4. Which of the following is a name in Part 1?
(a) Gerutha.
(b) Horvendil.
(c) Roderick.
(d) Claudius.

5. Where does the original ancient Hamlet legend come from?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Ancient greek mythology.
(c) Historia Danica of Saxo Grammaticus.
(d) John Updike.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 1?

2. How does Horwendil make the songbirds sing for Gerutha?

3. Who is Gerutha´s handmaiden?

4. Which of the following is a name in Part 3?

5. Why does Rorik believe that Horwendil is a good match for his daughter?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 196 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample