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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. Where does the original ancient Hamlet legend come from?
(a) Ancient greek mythology.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Historia Danica of Saxo Grammaticus.
(d) John Updike.

2. The story begins in what country?
(a) Denmark.
(b) Poland.
(c) France.
(d) England.

3. Which statement best describes Gerutha's response to the songbirds?
(a) Sad and empathetic.
(b) Quietly content.
(c) Angry and frusterated.
(d) Confused and silent.

4. Which character benefits the least by the marriage of Gerutha and Horwendil?
(a) Horwendil.
(b) Feng.
(c) Gerutha.
(d) Amleth.

5. Which character starts the story as a wise councilor?
(a) Horwendil.
(b) Feng.
(c) Corambus.
(d) Amleth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is evidence that Horwendil does not really love Gerutha?

2. What does Gerutha think about Horwendil?

3. Who is Gerutha´s handmaiden?

4. Which character is the most emotionally distant?

5. Who is Horwendil's squire?

(see the answer key)

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