2. Which point sparks the argument over Amleth leaving to study in the next year?
(a) That Amleth is disturbed by the friendship between Gerutha and Feng.
(b) That Amleth is unhappy at Elsinore.
(c) That Horwendil is leaving the country for a time.
(d) That Horwendil is unsatisfied with Gerutha.

3. What advise does Corambus give Gerutha to make her think less about her marriage?
(a) He tells her to speak to Horwendil about her feelings.
(b) He tells her to sleep more.
(c) He tells her to stop gossiping and be a better wife.
(d) He tells her to read less and exercise more.

4. Where do the names in Part 3 of the story come from?
(a) From the source used by Shakespeare, which was probably German in origin.
(b) From an old English reprint of the second edition.
(c) From Shakespeare's previous drama, since the story is a sequel.
(d) From John Updike's sources.

5. When Rorik asks Gerutha about the state of her marriage, how does she respond?
(a) She tells Rorick that she has never been happier.
(b) She tells Rorik that it is a terrible marriage and it is his fault.
(c) She tells Rorik that her marriage is in excellent shape.
(d) She tells Rorick that it is a profitable business.

6. Why are there Christian priests in Jutland?
(a) Because they were persecuted in their home country.
(b) Because they sent successful missionaries twenty years before.
(c) Because of political reasons.
(d) Because they were allowed in for conversation by the previous king.

7. What does Gerutha fear about being attracted to a man?
(a) That she will not be attractive to him.
(b) That she will eventually become a submissive old woman.
(c) That she will eventually become a very rich woman.
(d) That she will never have a career.

8. Which statement best describes Gerutha's response to the songbirds?
(a) Quietly content.
(b) Sad and empathetic.
(c) Angry and frusterated.
(d) Confused and silent.

9. What is the important event that occurs in the springtime for Gerutha.
(a) She throws an extravagent brithday party.
(b) She goes to visit her mother.
(c) She finds out she is pregnant.
(d) She becomes queen.

10. Who is Magrit married to?
(a) Sandro.
(b) Corambus.
(c) Rorik.
(d) Feng.

11. Why is Corambus resentful of Horwendil?
(a) Because Corambus is in love with Gerutha.
(b) Because Horwendil will not listen to his counciling.
(c) Because Horwendil moves into Elsinore before he is officially named king.
(d) Because Horwendil conspired to kill Rorik.

12. Where do the names in Part 2 of the story come from?
(a) From a different publisher's edition in 1890.
(b) From Shakespeare.
(c) From John Updike's presumptions about the origin of names.
(d) From an adaptation that was printed in 1576.

13. Who is Sandro?
(a) Horwendil's childhood friend.
(b) Feng's squire.
(c) Ona's brother.
(d) Ophelia's lover.

14. Who is Horwendil's squire?
(a) Corambus' son.
(b) Svend.
(c) Sandro.
(d) Thord.

15. What does Gerutha notice about Rorik's face as he gives her his blessing?
(a) She notices that he looks happy for her.
(b) She notices that he appears lonely.
(c) She notices that he has a strange scar.
(d) She notices that he looks tired and sick.