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

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

3. 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 an old English reprint of the second edition.
(c) From John Updike's sources.
(d) From the source used by Shakespeare, which was probably German in origin.

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

5. Which of the following is a name in Part 3?
(a) Gerutha.
(b) Corambis.
(c) Polonius.
(d) Horwendil.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Magrit married to?

4. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 1?

5. How old is Gerutha when the story begins?

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