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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 did Gerutha want to name her son?
(a) Feng.
(b) Amleth.
(c) Rorik, after her father.
(d) Horwendil, after her husband.

2. What does the situation with the songbirds reveal about Horwendil's personality?
(a) That he is kind and generous.
(b) That he is forceful and selfish.
(c) That he is sweet and romantic.
(d) That he is passive and kind.

3. What does Gerutha do to pass the sleigh trip after the wedding?
(a) She talks sweetly to Horwendil.
(b) She makes thorny comments at Horwendil.
(c) She goes to sleep.
(d) She practices sitting pretty.

4. Which character reflects on a difficulty in loving Hamlet?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Ona.
(c) King Hamlet.
(d) Gertrude.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What words best describe Gerutha as a wife?

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

3. The story begins in what country?

4. What is made clear about Horwendil's intentions with Gerutha?

5. What phrase best describes Feng's emotions after seeing Gerutha?

(see the answer key)

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