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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 statement best describes Gerutha's attitude about marrying Horwendil?
(a) Calm and quiet.
(b) Nervous and scared.
(c) Overjoyed and excited.
(d) Reluctant and intolerant.

2. What is made clear about Gerutha's opinion of Horwendil?
(a) That she thinks he will be a good husband.
(b) The she thinks he has the ability to be romantic.
(c) That she thinks he is ugly and undesirable.
(d) That she thinks he is selfish brute.

3. How does Rorik respond to his daughter´s strong opinion of marriage?
(a) He promises to find a different husband for her.
(b) He maintains a sense of humor but is stern.
(c) He trys to bribe her with more money.
(d) He sends her away to England.

4. What happened to Gerutha´s mother, Ona, when Gertrude was three years old?
(a) Her mother disappeared.
(b) Her mother left the family to live in France.
(c) Her mother was removed from the family.
(d) Her mother died.

5. Why is Corambus resentful of Horwendil?
(a) Because Corambus is in love with Gerutha.
(b) Because Horwendil moves into Elsinore before he is officially named king.
(c) Because Horwendil conspired to kill Rorik.
(d) Because Horwendil will not listen to his counciling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gerwendil?

2. What words best describe Amleth as a baby and child?

3. How is Amleth like his father?

4. Why does Gerutha's back hurt during her wedding day?

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

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