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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. Why does Gerutha use the phrase ". . . no woman wants to be a mere piece of furniture, to be bartered for and then sat upon?"
(a) To insult Horwendil's intelligence.
(b) To state her opinion of Horwendil.
(c) To clearify her feelings about bar stools.
(d) To explain to her father her feelings about being promised to Horwendil.

2. Who is Ljot related to?
(a) Ophelia.
(b) Thord.
(c) Svend.
(d) Rorik.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a name in Part 1?

2. Which statement is true about Gerutha?

3. How does Horwendil respond to Gerutha's thorniness?

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

5. Which character is the most emotionally distant?

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