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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rorik believe that Horwendil is a good match for his daughter?
(a) Horwendil is a rich merchant.
(b) Horwendil is a great athlete.
(c) Horwendil is a brave and well-loved ruler.
(d) Horwendil is an excellent father.

2. Which words best describe Feng?
(a) Melancholic and violent.
(b) Forceful and brutish.
(c) Attractive and entertaining.
(d) Artistic and quiet.

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

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

5. Who is Horwendil's squire?
(a) Sandro.
(b) Corambus' son.
(c) Svend.
(d) Thord.

6. When Rorik asks Gerutha about the state of her marriage, how does she respond?
(a) She tells Rorick that it is a profitable business.
(b) She tells Rorik that it is a terrible marriage and it is his fault.
(c) She tells Rorik that her marriage is in excellent shape.
(d) She tells Rorick that she has never been happier.

7. What does Gerutha fear about being attracted to a man?
(a) That she will not be attractive to him.
(b) That she will never have a career.
(c) That she will eventually become a very rich woman.
(d) That she will eventually become a submissive old woman.

8. How do Gerutha and Feng usually pass their time together?
(a) Hunting or riding.
(b) Eating and drinking.
(c) In conversations of topics that interest them both.
(d) In games of chess or cards.

9. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 3?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Hamlet.
(c) Horwendil.
(d) Claudius.

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

11. What doesn't Gerutha enjoy about her visit to Feng's estate?
(a) She doesn't like the idea of falconry.
(b) She doesn't like riding with Feng.
(c) She doesn't like the food.
(d) She doesn't like the conversations with Feng.

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

13. Who is Feng's Falconer?
(a) Thord.
(b) Ljot.
(c) Sandro.
(d) Svend.

14. Who is Gerwendil?
(a) Gerutha's brother.
(b) Rorik's father.
(c) Svend's brother.
(d) Horwendil's father.

15. Why does Gerutha's back hurt during her wedding day?
(a) Because she hurt herself horseback riding.
(b) Because her dress is very heavy and she is wearing many jewels.
(c) Because she hurt herself dancing.
(d) Beacuse she had to sleep on the floor the night before.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Laertes?

2. What other event occurs on the same day Gerutha gives birth?

3. Who does Gerutha confide in when she becomes worried about Amleth's moodiness?

4. How does Horwendil respond to Gerutha's thorniness?

5. Why is Corambus resentful of Horwendil?

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