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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. What words best describe Amleth as a baby and child?
(a) Energetic and sunny.
(b) Sickly and disagreeable.
(c) Quiet and slow.
(d) Happy and simple.

2. What does Gerutha think about Horwendil?
(a) That he manipulates her father.
(b) That he fights just to prove his bravery.
(c) That he uses people for his own selfish ambitions.
(d) That he abuses his bother Feng.

3. Who is Gerwendil?
(a) Svend's brother.
(b) Horwendil's father.
(c) Rorik's father.
(d) Gerutha's brother.

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

5. What does Rorik believe about love?
(a) That love is not necessary in a marriage.
(b) That love comes naturally between a man and a woman.
(c) That love must be earned by good deeds.
(d) That love is a silly idea for weak men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerutha fear about being attracted to a man?

2. Where does the original ancient Hamlet legend come from?

3. Who is Magrit married to?

4. How long do guests stay at Elsinore for the wedding?

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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