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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age does Feng return to Denmark?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Thirty-five.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Forty-seven.

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

3. Why does Gerutha feel snubbed by Horwendil on their wedding night?
(a) Because Horwendil did not take an interest in her sexually.
(b) Because Horwendil did not want to talk to her.
(c) Because Horwendil did not dance with her.
(d) Because Horwendil did not want to sleep next to her.

4. The story begins in what country?
(a) Denmark.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Poland.

5. How does Rorik respond to his daughter´s strong opinion of marriage?
(a) He promises to find a different husband for her.
(b) He maintains a sense of humor but is stern.
(c) He trys to bribe her with more money.
(d) He sends her away to England.

6. How old is Gerutha on her wedding day?
(a) Twenty years old.
(b) Eighteen years old.
(c) Thirty years old.
(d) Seventeen years old.

7. Why are there Christian priests in Jutland?
(a) Because they sent successful missionaries twenty years before.
(b) Because they were allowed in for conversation by the previous king.
(c) Because they were persecuted in their home country.
(d) Because of political reasons.

8. What phrase best describes Feng's emotions after seeing Gerutha?
(a) Weak and sickened by love.
(b) Fornlorn and discouraged that Gerutha is married.
(c) Joyful to have found love.
(d) Frusterated because he missed his chance with Gerutha.

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

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

11. What is made clear about Horwendil's intentions with Gerutha?
(a) He is interested in being a loving husband.
(b) He intends to be a good husband and ruler.
(c) He intends to marry her to increase his own position and wealth.
(d) He intends to be honest and trustworthy with her.

12. What words best describe Gerutha as a wife?
(a) Angry, thorny, and disrespectful.
(b) Good, compliant, and gracious.
(c) Sad, quiet, and sulky.
(d) Happy, bubbly, and talkative.

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

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

15. What does Gerutha do to pass the sleigh trip after the wedding?
(a) She practices sitting pretty.
(b) She goes to sleep.
(c) She talks sweetly to Horwendil.
(d) She makes thorny comments at Horwendil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What words best describe Amleth as a baby and child?

2. Where do the names in Part 2 of the story come from?

3. What doesn't Gerutha enjoy about her visit to Feng's estate?

4. Where do the names in Part 3 of the story come from?

5. What is made clear about Gerutha's opinion of Horwendil?

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