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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fengon race to Lokisheim and then return to Elsinore?
(a) He needs to retrieve a poison to kill the king.
(b) He must tell his servents to hide his posessions.
(c) He must retrieve weapons.
(d) He must hide evidence from the king.

2. Why does Geruthe break the embrace with Fengon?
(a) She feels that their desire for each other is a sin.
(b) She is not accustomed to the affections of a man.
(c) She is not attracted to Fengon.
(d) She thinks that Fengon is only using her.

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

4. What gift does Fengon give Geruthe that changes her mind about having an affair?
(a) A falcon.
(b) A diamond ring.
(c) A silk tunic.
(d) A chalice.

5. What is Geruthe's first response to hearing Fengon describe his vow?
(a) She tries to make jest of it.
(b) She tells Fengon of her love for him.
(c) She leaves the room for air.
(d) She tells Fengon that she could never love him.

6. What does Geruthe think of Fengon's idea of love?
(a) She thinks it is ridiculous.
(b) She thinks it is perfect.
(c) She thinks it is sweet.
(d) She thinks it is unattenable.

7. Why does Geruthe respond the way she does to Fengon's kiss?
(a) She is scared that Fengon will not love her back.
(b) She wants more from Fengon.
(c) She is worried about the sin she is committing.
(d) She is not attracted to Fengon.

8. Why does Geruthe summon Corambis on a day that the king is out?
(a) Because she thinks Corambis would tell the king if he were in the castle.
(b) Because she is afraid Corambis will not see her if the king is near.
(c) Because she thinks that the king would interfer in their conversation.
(d) Because she is afraid that the king would be curious about their conversation.

9. What does Gertrude want Hamlet to do?
(a) Escape from Denmark.
(b) Marry an English girl.
(c) Study at Wittenberg.
(d) Stay at Elsinore.

10. What does Horvendil think of Geruthe's actions in the affair?
(a) He believes she should be severely punished.
(b) He believes she was lead into sin by Fengon.
(c) He believes that she planned it all herself and should be punished accordingly.
(d) He believes that she was an evil woman all along.

11. What are Geruthe's real intentions with Corambis' favor?
(a) To see Hamblet.
(b) To run away from Denmark.
(c) To read books on Christianity.
(d) To meet with Fengon.

12. Why does Geruthe want to get rid of Corambis?
(a) Because the secret they share is starting to make Geruthe uncomfortable.
(b) Because he owes the court a sum of money.
(c) Because he is going to tell the king Geruthe's secret.
(d) Because he is conspiring against Fengon.

13. What has Hamblet studied at the university?
(a) Economics.
(b) Religion.
(c) Astrology.
(d) Scientific method.

14. What doesn't Horvendil like about his son's chosen area of study?
(a) That it is not useful.
(b) That it is not congruent with the beliefs of the church.
(c) That it will make him a weak king.
(d) That it will make him a poor husband.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What story does Fengon tell Geruthe in their first secret meeting?

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

3. Why is Claudius angry with the young Hamlet after King Hamlet dies?

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

5. Who kills Horvendil?

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