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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Gerutha think about Horwendil?
(a) That he uses people for his own selfish ambitions.
(b) That he abuses his bother Feng.
(c) That he fights just to prove his bravery.
(d) That he manipulates her father.

4. Which character reflects on a difficulty in loving Hamlet?
(a) King Hamlet.
(b) Gertrude.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Ona.

5. What is Gerutha's interpretation of the songbirds singing?
(a) That they are singing about love.
(b) That they are singing about their past.
(c) That they are singing about their happiness.
(d) That they are singing about their imprisionment.

6. What happens to Horwendil as he becomes a more accomplished king?
(a) He becomes increasingly more distant to Gerutha.
(b) He becomes more romantic.
(c) He becomes a much better warrior with age.
(d) He becomes more interested in other women.

7. What is Gerutha's explanation for spending so much time with Feng?
(a) That she is Feng's only company, since Horwendil is often busy.
(b) That she feels badly for him since he often sulks in loneliness.
(c) That she helps Feng to study German.
(d) That she simply is concerned for his health.

8. What advise does Corambus give Gerutha to make her think less about her marriage?
(a) He tells her to read less and exercise more.
(b) He tells her to speak to Horwendil about her feelings.
(c) He tells her to stop gossiping and be a better wife.
(d) He tells her to sleep more.

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

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

11. 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 Shakespeare's previous drama, since the story is a sequel.
(d) From the source used by Shakespeare, which was probably German in origin.

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

13. Which character is the most emotionally distant?
(a) Hamlet.
(b) Gertrude.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Ophelia.

14. When do Feng's thoughts over Gerutha become evident in the story?
(a) After he is wounded in battle.
(b) After he leaves Denmark.
(c) After he is sickened and dying.
(d) After he kisses her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Gerutha and Horwendil go immediately after their wedding?

2. How is Amleth like his father?

3. At what age does Feng return to Denmark?

4. Who is Horwendil's squire?

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

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