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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. Who is Horwendil's squire?
(a) Corambus' son.
(b) Sandro.
(c) Thord.
(d) Svend.

2. How does Rorik attempt to change Gerutha's opinion of Horwendil?
(a) He reminds her that she can not have an opinion because she is a woman.
(b) He tells her the story of Ona and himself.
(c) He tells her a fairytale.
(d) He explains to her that it is her duty to marry Horwendil.

3. Where do the names in Part 2 of the story come from?
(a) From an adaptation that was printed in 1576.
(b) From John Updike's presumptions about the origin of names.
(c) From Shakespeare.
(d) From a different publisher's edition in 1890.

4. Why does Gerutha move back to Elsinore?
(a) To give birth to her son.
(b) To take care of her father.
(c) To make Horwendil angry.
(d) To become queen.

5. In the springtime after Gerutha and Horwendil's wedding, what is happening to Rorik?
(a) He is becoming more sick and is dying.
(b) He is handing the crown over to Horwendil.
(c) He is attacking the neighboring countries.
(d) He is moving to live with Gerutha and Horwendil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What words best describe Amleth as a baby and child?

2. Who is Ophelia?

3. Who is Sandro?

4. Who is Ljot related to?

5. How does Rorik respond to his daughter´s strong opinion of marriage?

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