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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 fear about being attracted to a man?
(a) That she will never have a career.
(b) That she will eventually become a very rich woman.
(c) That she will not be attractive to him.
(d) That she will eventually become a submissive old woman.

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

3. What is made clear about Gerutha's opinion of Horwendil?
(a) The she thinks he has the ability to be romantic.
(b) That she thinks he is selfish brute.
(c) That she thinks he is ugly and undesirable.
(d) That she thinks he will be a good husband.

4. How does Rorik respond to his daughter´s strong opinion of marriage?
(a) He maintains a sense of humor but is stern.
(b) He trys to bribe her with more money.
(c) He promises to find a different husband for her.
(d) He sends her away to England.

5. Who is Gerutha´s handmaiden?
(a) Ona.
(b) Ophelia.
(c) Herda.
(d) Corambus' sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the names in Part 2 of the story come from?

2. How old is Gerutha when the story begins?

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

4. Who is Horwendil's squire?

5. Who is Laertes?

(see the answer key)

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