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

2. Who is Ljot related to?
(a) Thord.
(b) Ophelia.
(c) Svend.
(d) Rorik.

3. How does Horwendil make the songbirds sing for Gerutha?
(a) He shakes the cages until they are frightened into singing.
(b) He sings until they sing with him.
(c) He trains them with seeds for treats.
(d) He releases them into the forest.

4. Which point sparks the argument over Amleth leaving to study in the next year?
(a) That Amleth is unhappy at Elsinore.
(b) That Amleth is disturbed by the friendship between Gerutha and Feng.
(c) That Horwendil is leaving the country for a time.
(d) That Horwendil is unsatisfied with Gerutha.

5. Where do the names in Part 3 of the story come from?
(a) From Shakespeare's previous drama, since the story is a sequel.
(b) From the source used by Shakespeare, which was probably German in origin.
(c) From an old English reprint of the second edition.
(d) From John Updike's sources.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the situation with the songbirds reveal about Horwendil's personality?

2. Which character benefits the least by the marriage of Gerutha and Horwendil?

3. Which words best describe Feng?

4. What does Rorik believe about love?

5. Gerutha feels that her feelings for Amleth are inadequate as a mother. What does she believe is the source of this?

(see the answer key)

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