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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the sin that Fengon believes Geruthe and himself have committed in their affair?
(a) That they have been unloyal.
(b) That they have been dishonest.
(c) Breaking Geruthe's marriage vows.
(d) Breaking the laws of love and nature.

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

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

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

5. 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 they speak to Horvendil.
(d) She suggests that Fengon should leave Denmark.

6. How is Horvendil killed?
(a) By a slit throat.
(b) By poison.
(c) By strangulation.
(d) By a great dual.

7. In Horvendil's words, what is the cause of people suffering?
(a) People made victim of a bad king.
(b) People making bad decisions.
(c) People forced into bad situations.
(d) Disrupting the flow of goodness from God to king to the people.

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

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

10. What does Geruthe admit to doing with the falcon?
(a) Geruthe admits that she set it free.
(b) Geruthe admits that she let it die.
(c) Geruthe admits that she accidentally let it fly away.
(d) Geruthe admits that she sold it for money.

11. Why does Geruthe think that Corambus's daughter is a good match for Hamblet?
(a) She is delicate and shy.
(b) She is sporty and fun.
(c) She is witty and interesting.
(d) She is strong and outspoken.

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

13. What does Fengon do that starts his meeting with Geruthe badly?
(a) He enters the lodge in a very rough and awkward manner.
(b) He tells Geruthe that she could look better.
(c) He gives Geruthe a rose.
(d) He falls on the steps and injures his knee.

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

15. What word best describes how Geruthe feels when she is with Fengon?
(a) Cold.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Sensual.
(d) Silly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Horvendil intend to do with Fengon?

2. What is Horvendil thinking of doing with Corambus?

3. Why does Geruthe break the embrace with Fengon?

4. Who has betrayed Fengon to the king?

5. What do Fengon and Corambis speculate about how the king died?

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