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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 doesn't Gerutha enjoy about her visit to Feng's estate?
(a) She doesn't like the conversations with Feng.
(b) She doesn't like the food.
(c) She doesn't like riding with Feng.
(d) She doesn't like the idea of falconry.

2. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 1?
(a) Polonius.
(b) Corambus.
(c) Horwendil.
(d) Feng.

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

4. Why does Gerutha's back hurt during her wedding day?
(a) Because she hurt herself horseback riding.
(b) Beacuse she had to sleep on the floor the night before.
(c) Because her dress is very heavy and she is wearing many jewels.
(d) Because she hurt herself dancing.

5. What words best describe Gerutha as a wife?
(a) Sad, quiet, and sulky.
(b) Good, compliant, and gracious.
(c) Happy, bubbly, and talkative.
(d) Angry, thorny, and disrespectful.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what season do Gerutha and Horwendil get married?

3. What does Gerutha notice about Rorik's face as he gives her his blessing?

4. Why is the importance of displaying the bloody bed sheet?

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

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