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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Geruthe's real intentions with Corambis' favor?
(a) To read books on Christianity.
(b) To meet with Fengon.
(c) To run away from Denmark.
(d) To see Hamblet.

2. Who has betrayed Fengon to the king?
(a) Corambis.
(b) Ophelia.
(c) Sandro.
(d) Hamblet.

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

4. What does Geruthe want from Fengon?
(a) She wants his undying love.
(b) She wants tangible things including presents.
(c) She wants his fame and fortune.
(d) She wants him to leave Denmark.

5. What is Geruthe's first response to hearing Fengon describe his vow?
(a) She leaves the room for air.
(b) She tells Fengon of her love for him.
(c) She tells Fengon that she could never love him.
(d) She tries to make jest of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Fengon give Geruthe that changes her mind about having an affair?

2. How old is Ophelia when she is summoned to Gertrude's chambers?

3. What do Fengon and Corambis speculate about how the king died?

4. Why does Geruthe respond the way she does to Fengon's kiss?

5. What does Claudius want Hamlet to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe some reasons why Claudius wants Hamlet to stay at Elsinore and not at Wittenberg.

2. Describe the plan to kill Horvendil.

3. Describe the situation that causes Geruthe to desire Fengon.

4. Describe the name changes that take place upon Claudius's coronation.

5. What did Geruthe do with Bathsheba the falcon?

6. Describe two reasons why Horvendil wants Hamblet to return from his studies at Wittenberg.

7. Describe why Claudius is angry with Hamlet after King Hamlet's death.

8. Describe how Fengon feels about his brother while he is in the audience chamber.

9. Why does Geruthe believe that Ophelia would be a good wife for Hamblet?

10. What does Geruthe need from Fengon to confirm that he really loves and understands her?

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