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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Section 2 (page 93 to 128).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Geruthe is now forty-seven years old. When was the last time Geruthe and Fengon have seen each other?
(a) Last week.
(b) Twelve years ago.
(c) Last night.
(d) One year ago.

2. What is Horvendil's primary concern about his brother Fengon?
(a) That Fengon will kill Hamblet.
(b) That Fengon is in love with his wife.
(c) That Fengon is of bad health.
(d) That Fengon covets the throne.

3. What does Fengon do that starts his meeting with Geruthe badly?
(a) He gives Geruthe a rose.
(b) He falls on the steps and injures his knee.
(c) He enters the lodge in a very rough and awkward manner.
(d) He tells Geruthe that she could look better.

4. Why does Gerutha's back hurt during her wedding day?
(a) Because she hurt herself dancing.
(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 horseback riding.

5. Which character benefits the least by the marriage of Gerutha and Horwendil?
(a) Feng.
(b) Gerutha.
(c) Horwendil.
(d) Amleth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character starts the story as a wise councilor?

2. The story begins in what country?

3. Which character is the most emotionally distant?

4. Which is evidence that Horwendil does not really love Gerutha?

5. How old is Gerutha when the story begins?

(see the answer key)

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