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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Section 1 (page 163 to 187).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which statement is NOT a reason for Hamlet to stay at Elsinore?
(a) Keep him from raising an army against Claudius.
(b) Continue his courtship with Ophelia.
(c) Help his mother recover from the king's death.
(d) Befriend Claudius.

2. What words best describe Amleth as a baby and child?
(a) Happy and simple.
(b) Energetic and sunny.
(c) Quiet and slow.
(d) Sickly and disagreeable.

3. When Fengon is summoned to the audience chamber, what topic does the king first speak of?
(a) The future of the throne.
(b) His affair with Geruthe.
(c) Domestic affairs.
(d) The weather.

4. What characteristic about Horwendil is enticing to Gerutha?
(a) He is romantic and desires her attention.
(b) He constantly dismisses her attempts to rouse him.
(c) He is athletic and strong.
(d) He writes poetry and is very intelligent.

5. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 1?
(a) Corambus.
(b) Horwendil.
(c) Polonius.
(d) Feng.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Horvendil's primary concern about his brother Fengon?

2. What does Geruthe do immediately after she is kissed by Fengon in the royal palace?

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

4. Which of the following is a name in Part 2?

5. What word best describes how Geruthe feels when she is with Fengon?

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