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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. The story is a prequel to what other famous drama?
(a) Hamlet.
(b) The Twelfth Night.
(c) A Christmas Carol.
(d) Romeo and Juliet.

2. What is the important event that occurs in the springtime for Gerutha.
(a) She goes to visit her mother.
(b) She throws an extravagent brithday party.
(c) She becomes queen.
(d) She finds out she is pregnant.

3. What word does Fengon use to describe love?
(a) Earthy.
(b) Ethereal.
(c) Thorny.
(d) Stony.

4. What characteristic about Horwendil is enticing to Gerutha?
(a) He constantly dismisses her attempts to rouse him.
(b) He is athletic and strong.
(c) He is romantic and desires her attention.
(d) He writes poetry and is very intelligent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Geruthe summon Corambis on a day that the king is out?

2. Which point sparks the argument over Amleth leaving to study in the next year?

3. Why is the importance of displaying the bloody bed sheet?

4. What does Fengon do that starts his meeting with Geruthe badly?

5. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 2?

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