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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. What is Horvendil's primary concern about his brother Fengon?
(a) That Fengon will kill Hamblet.
(b) That Fengon is in love with his wife.
(c) That Fengon covets the throne.
(d) That Fengon is of bad health.

2. Gerutha feels that her feelings for Amleth are inadequate as a mother. What does she believe is the source of this?
(a) Gerutha believes it is because she doesn´t love Horwendil.
(b) Gerutha thinks it is because Amleth was a difficult child.
(c) Gerutha believes it is because Horwedil is cold emotionally.
(d) Gerutha does not know and is confused with her feelings.

3. What does Horvendil think of Geruthe's actions in the affair?
(a) He believes she should be severely punished.
(b) He believes that she was an evil woman all along.
(c) He believes that she planned it all herself and should be punished accordingly.
(d) He believes she was lead into sin by Fengon.

4. Why does Gerutha's back hurt during her wedding day?
(a) Beacuse she had to sleep on the floor the night before.
(b) Because she hurt herself horseback riding.
(c) Because she hurt herself dancing.
(d) Because her dress is very heavy and she is wearing many jewels.

5. How old is Gerutha on her wedding day?
(a) Thirty years old.
(b) Twenty years old.
(c) Eighteen years old.
(d) Seventeen years old.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Geruthe think that Corambus's daughter is a good match for Hamblet?

3. What is Geruthe's first response to hearing Fengon describe his vow?

4. How does Horvendil describe Geruthe's attention in the past months?

5. What other event occurs on the same day Gerutha gives birth?

(see the answer key)

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