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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fengon come to see Geruthe at the lodge?
(a) He intends to murder Geruthe.
(b) He wants to persue his romance with Geruthe.
(c) He wants to conspire to take the throne.
(d) He intends to break the romance with Geruthe.

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

3. How does Horvendil describe Geruthe's attention in the past months?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Overripe.
(d) Foul.

4. Why does Corambis tell Fengon the king's afternoon plans?
(a) So that Fengon can meet with Geruthe one last time.
(b) So that Fengon can help Corambis escape the castle.
(c) So that Fengon can plan a chance to talk again with Horvendil.
(d) So that Fengon can plan a good time to kill Horvendil.

5. 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.

6. Geruthe is now forty-seven years old. When was the last time Geruthe and Fengon have seen each other?
(a) Twelve years ago.
(b) Last night.
(c) One year ago.
(d) Last week.

7. Which statement is NOT a reason for Hamlet to stay at Elsinore?
(a) Help his mother recover from the king's death.
(b) Continue his courtship with Ophelia.
(c) Befriend Claudius.
(d) Keep him from raising an army against Claudius.

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

9. Why is Ophelia summoned to see Gertrude?
(a) To see if she is witty enough for Hamlet.
(b) To see if she is beautiful.
(c) To see how far her relationship with Hamlet has gone in the past.
(d) To see if she is interested in studying with Hamlet.

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

11. Why does Horvendil disapprove of Geruthe´s suggestion for their son's future wife?
(a) Horvendil thinks she is shy and dull.
(b) Horvendil thinks she is too outspoken.
(c) Horvendil thinks she is dramatic and unstable.
(d) Horvendil thinks she is selfish and vain.

12. After Fengon returns from Lokisheim, where does he immediately go to in the castle?
(a) To plead with Horvendil.
(b) The orchard.
(c) The audience chamber.
(d) To see Geruthe.

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

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

15. How does Horvendil describe Fengon in the audience chamber?
(a) Strong and independent.
(b) Sulky and inferior.
(c) Dark and murderous.
(d) Stupid and slow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Geruthe suggest as a good wife for Hamblet?

2. What does Geruthe think of Fengon's idea of love?

3. What did Geruthe realize about the falcon once it was too late?

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

5. Where does Geruthe pass her time waiting in the lakeside lodge?

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