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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. Where do the names in Part 3 of the story come from?
(a) From Shakespeare's previous drama, since the story is a sequel.
(b) From the source used by Shakespeare, which was probably German in origin.
(c) From an old English reprint of the second edition.
(d) From John Updike's sources.

2. Who is Magrit married to?
(a) Sandro.
(b) Feng.
(c) Corambus.
(d) Rorik.

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

4. Why is the importance of displaying the bloody bed sheet?
(a) It proves that Gerutha was not a virgin.
(b) It proves that any son born by Gerutha is from Horwendil.
(c) It means that Horwendil is having an affair.
(d) It means that Gerutha is sick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement best describes Gerutha's response to the songbirds?

2. In what city does the Hamlet story have a history of being printed?

3. What is the important event that occurs in the springtime for Gerutha.

4. What happened to Gerutha´s mother, Ona, when Gertrude was three years old?

5. How does Rorik respond to his daughter´s strong opinion of marriage?

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