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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Section 2 (page 20 to 38).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word best describes Horwendil's behavior with the songbirds that he has given Gerutha?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Tender.
(c) Brutish.
(d) Skeptical.

2. How old is Gerutha when the story begins?
(a) Ten.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Thirty.

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

4. How does Horwendil make the songbirds sing for Gerutha?
(a) He releases them into the forest.
(b) He shakes the cages until they are frightened into singing.
(c) He trains them with seeds for treats.
(d) He sings until they sing with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Amleth like his father?

2. Which character reflects on a difficulty in loving Hamlet?

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

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

5. Who is Laertes?

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