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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Section 1 (page 79 to 92).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word best describes Feng´s feelings toward his bother Horwendil?
(a) Pity.
(b) Anger.
(c) Love.
(d) Hatred.

2. What other event occurs on the same day Gerutha gives birth?
(a) Horwendil defeats and kills Fortinbras of Norway.
(b) Rorik dies.
(c) Horwendil becomes king.
(d) Horwendil leaves Gerutha for another woman.

3. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 2?
(a) Sandro.
(b) Geruthe.
(c) Corambis.
(d) Hamlet.

4. What does Geruthe suggest to Fengon as a solution to their affections for each other?
(a) She suggests they meet outside of the castle.
(b) She suggests that they speak to Horvendil.
(c) She suggests that Fengon should leave Denmark.
(d) She suggests that they never speak of this again.

5. How long do guests stay at Elsinore for the wedding?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) Two days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Horwendil's behavior with the songbirds that he has given Gerutha?

2. How old is Gerutha on her wedding day?

3. Why does Gerutha move back to Elsinore?

4. Who is Gerwendil?

5. Why does Gerutha use the phrase ". . . no woman wants to be a mere piece of furniture, to be bartered for and then sat upon?"

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