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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Section 3 (page 39 to 78).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is made clear about Horwendil's intentions with Gerutha?
(a) He intends to marry her to increase his own position and wealth.
(b) He intends to be a good husband and ruler.
(c) He intends to be honest and trustworthy with her.
(d) He is interested in being a loving husband.

3. When Rorik asks Gerutha about the state of her marriage, how does she respond?
(a) She tells Rorick that it is a profitable business.
(b) She tells Rorik that her marriage is in excellent shape.
(c) She tells Rorik that it is a terrible marriage and it is his fault.
(d) She tells Rorick that she has never been happier.

4. Why are there Christian priests in Jutland?
(a) Because they sent successful missionaries twenty years before.
(b) Because of political reasons.
(c) Because they were allowed in for conversation by the previous king.
(d) Because they were persecuted in their home country.

5. Who is Laertes?
(a) Hamlet's father.
(b) Gerutha's brother.
(c) Ona's father.
(d) Ophelia's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What words best describe Gerutha as a wife?

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

3. Why does Gerutha use the phrase ". . . no woman wants to be a mere piece of furniture, to be bartered for and then sat upon?"

4. How does Rorik attempt to change Gerutha's opinion of Horwendil?

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

(see the answer key)

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