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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has the affair between Geruthe and Fengon taken place when the king finally finds out?
(a) Some months.
(b) A few days.
(c) A week.
(d) Some years.

2. What does Geruthe ask of Corambis?
(a) For advice on conspiring against the king.
(b) For the use of his horse and carriage.
(c) For advice on Ophelia.
(d) For the use of his country house.

3. What has Fengon made a vow of renunciation for?
(a) He had renounced his loyality to his brother.
(b) He had renounced his love for Geruthe.
(c) He had renounced his country.
(d) He had renounced the sight, sound, and scent of Geruthe.

4. Who kills Horvendil?
(a) Corambis.
(b) Fengon.
(c) Hamblet.
(d) Geruthe.

5. What does Geruthe do immediately after she is kissed by Fengon in the royal palace?
(a) She kisses Fengon again.
(b) She tells Fengon that she loves him.
(c) She laughs with happiness.
(d) She pulls away from Fengon.

6. How long has King Hamlet been dead when Claudius is made king?
(a) Two years.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two days.

7. How does Ophelia describe Hamlet's disposition to women?
(a) Hamlet loves all women.
(b) Hamlet trusts women too much.
(c) Hamlet warms to the idea of love very slowly.
(d) Hamlet despises women in general.

8. What does Geruthe suggest to Fengon as a solution to their affections for each other?
(a) She suggests that they never speak of this again.
(b) She suggests they meet outside of the castle.
(c) She suggests that Fengon should leave Denmark.
(d) She suggests that they speak to Horvendil.

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

10. How would Gertrude describe Hamlet?
(a) Stately and strong.
(b) Educated and sophisticated.
(c) Skeptical and unsatisfied.
(d) Rude and unkind.

11. What does Horvendil intend to do with Corambis?
(a) Promote him in court.
(b) Execute him.
(c) Send him into exile.
(d) Torture him.

12. How does Ophelia describe Hamlet to Gertrude?
(a) He can be very moody and difficult to be around.
(b) He can be very slow to think and make decisions.
(c) He can be very sweet and romantic.
(d) He can be very short tempered and violent.

13. What name has Fengon taken upon coronation?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Polonius.
(c) Feng.
(d) Hamlet.

14. What is Geruthe's intention with Fengon the third time she meets with him?
(a) She plans to kiss him.
(b) She plans to bring him to the king for treason.
(c) She plans to tell him to leave Denmark.
(d) She plans to put a stop to their secret meetings.

15. What does Geruthe tell Corambis that the favor is for?
(a) To put Hamblet on the throne.
(b) To give her space to relax.
(c) To meet in secret with Fengon.
(d) To learn Christianity better.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fengon come to see Geruthe at the lodge?

2. What does Horvendil think of Geruthe's actions in the affair?

3. Why does Horvendil disapprove of Geruthe´s suggestion for their son's future wife?

4. What does Gertrude think she should have done immediately after King Hamlet's death?

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

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