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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gerutha feel about the way Horwendil treats her?
(a) Gerutha feels that Horwendil will become more romantic as they gain more experience together.
(b) Gerutha feels that Horwendil is a good king and very romantic.
(c) Gerutha feels that Horwendil only cherishes her for his public position.
(d) Gerutha feels that Horwendil is violent and she is afraid of him.

2. What other event occurs on the same day Gerutha gives birth?
(a) Horwendil defeats and kills Fortinbras of Norway.
(b) Horwendil becomes king.
(c) Rorik dies.
(d) Horwendil leaves Gerutha for another woman.

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

4. Where do the names in Part 3 of the story come from?
(a) From Shakespeare's previous drama, since the story is a sequel.
(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 John Updike's sources.

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

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

7. Which character starts the story as a wise councilor?
(a) Corambus.
(b) Amleth.
(c) Horwendil.
(d) Feng.

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. What does Rorik believe about love?
(a) That love is not necessary in a marriage.
(b) That love must be earned by good deeds.
(c) That love is a silly idea for weak men.
(d) That love comes naturally between a man and a woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Magrit married to?

2. Which statement best describes Gerutha's attitude about marrying Horwendil?

3. Which statement best describes Gerutha's response to the songbirds?

4. Who is Laertes?

5. Why does Feng leave Denmark?

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