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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 2?
(a) Sandro.
(b) Corambis.
(c) Geruthe.
(d) Hamlet.

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

3. How long do guests stay at Elsinore for the wedding?
(a) One month.
(b) One week.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two weeks.

4. What happened to Gerutha´s mother, Ona, when Gertrude was three years old?
(a) Her mother was removed from the family.
(b) Her mother left the family to live in France.
(c) Her mother disappeared.
(d) Her mother died.

5. Which of the following is a name in Part 2?
(a) Geruthe.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Polonius.
(d) Hamlet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Magrit married to?

2. What is the important event that occurs in the springtime for Gerutha.

3. What does Horwendil talk about on the trip after their wedding?

4. Why does Gerutha's back hurt during her wedding day?

5. What does Gerutha fear about being attracted to a man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe King Rorik's view of love and marriage.

2. Describe Gerutha's physical appearance as a young woman when she is first introduced in the story.

3. Describe how Gerutha, Horwendil, Amblet, and Feng's names change in parts 2 and 3 of the story.

4. Describe the conversation Gerutha has with Corambus about her son Amleth.

5. Do you think that Horwendil is really interested in making Gerutha happy with their marriage? Why or why not?

6. Where do the names come from in the story?

7. Describe Horwendil's personality.

8. Describe how the conversation during the sleigh ride displays the difference in the personality between Horwendil and Gerutha.

9. How does Gerutha respond to her father's apology before he dies?

10. What is disappointing about the name Amleth for Gerutha?

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