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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. Who is Sandro?
(a) Feng's squire.
(b) Horwendil's childhood friend.
(c) Ona's brother.
(d) Ophelia's lover.

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

3. Why don't Gerutha and Horwendil have more children?
(a) They try, but Gerutha is unable to get pregnant.
(b) They can't afford to have more children.
(c) Gerutha does not want more children.
(d) Horwendil does not want more children.

4. Where does the original ancient Hamlet legend come from?
(a) Historia Danica of Saxo Grammaticus.
(b) John Updike.
(c) Ancient greek mythology.
(d) Shakespeare.

5. Who is Ona related to?
(a) Horwendil.
(b) Corambus.
(c) Gerutha.
(d) Ophelia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are there Christian priests in Jutland?

2. At what age does Feng return to Denmark?

3. The story is a prequel to what other famous drama?

4. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 1?

5. What advise does Corambus give Gerutha to make her think less about her marriage?

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