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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Section 2 (page 20 to 38).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long do guests stay at Elsinore for the wedding?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) Two days.

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

3. What other event occurs on the same day Gerutha gives birth?
(a) Horwendil leaves Gerutha for another woman.
(b) Rorik dies.
(c) Horwendil defeats and kills Fortinbras of Norway.
(d) Horwendil becomes king.

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

5. Which of the following is a name in Part 1?
(a) Gerutha.
(b) Horvendil.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Roderick.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Horwendil make the songbirds sing for Gerutha?

2. Which character starts the story as a wise councilor?

3. Who is Magrit married to?

4. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 2?

5. What is unfair about how Rorik treats Horwendil compared to how he treats Feng?

(see the answer key)

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