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

2. Why does Feng leave Denmark?
(a) To escape the temptation of Gerutha.
(b) To flee his angry brother.
(c) To study in a university.
(d) To battle in other countries.

3. What word best describes Feng´s feelings toward his bother Horwendil?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Pity.
(c) Anger.
(d) Love.

4. Why is the importance of displaying the bloody bed sheet?
(a) It means that Gerutha is sick.
(b) It proves that any son born by Gerutha is from Horwendil.
(c) It means that Horwendil is having an affair.
(d) It proves that Gerutha was not a virgin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerutha fear about being attracted to a man?

2. Who is Magrit married to?

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 long do guests stay at Elsinore for the wedding?

5. What doesn't Gerutha enjoy about her visit to Feng's estate?

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