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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Section 1 (through page 19).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Feng's Falconer?
(a) Svend.
(b) Ljot.
(c) Sandro.
(d) Thord.

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

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

4. How does Rorik attempt to change Gerutha's opinion of Horwendil?
(a) He tells her a fairytale.
(b) He explains to her that it is her duty to marry Horwendil.
(c) He tells her the story of Ona and himself.
(d) He reminds her that she can not have an opinion because she is a woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is a name in Part 2?

3. What does Gerutha think about Horwendil?

4. What does the situation with the songbirds reveal about Horwendil's personality?

5. Who is Sandro?

(see the answer key)

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