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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 response to the songbirds?
(a) Confused and silent.
(b) Sad and empathetic.
(c) Quietly content.
(d) Angry and frusterated.

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

3. Where do the names in Part 2 of the story come from?
(a) From Shakespeare.
(b) From John Updike's presumptions about the origin of names.
(c) From an adaptation that was printed in 1576.
(d) From a different publisher's edition in 1890.

4. Why does Rorik believe that Horwendil is a good match for his daughter?
(a) Horwendil is a rich merchant.
(b) Horwendil is a brave and well-loved ruler.
(c) Horwendil is an excellent father.
(d) Horwendil is a great athlete.

5. Why does Gerutha's back hurt during her wedding day?
(a) Because she hurt herself horseback riding.
(b) Beacuse she had to sleep on the floor the night before.
(c) Because her dress is very heavy and she is wearing many jewels.
(d) Because she hurt herself dancing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Gerutha on her wedding day?

3. How does Rorik attempt to change Gerutha's opinion of Horwendil?

4. How old is Gerutha when the story begins?

5. What does Gerutha think about Horwendil?

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