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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. How does Rorik respond to his daughter´s strong opinion of marriage?
(a) He promises to find a different husband for her.
(b) He sends her away to England.
(c) He maintains a sense of humor but is stern.
(d) He trys to bribe her with more money.

2. What does Feng give Gerutha as a gift during her visit?
(a) A locket.
(b) A horse.
(c) A love letter.
(d) A falcon.

3. Which character benefits the least by the marriage of Gerutha and Horwendil?
(a) Horwendil.
(b) Gerutha.
(c) Feng.
(d) Amleth.

4. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 1?
(a) Feng.
(b) Horwendil.
(c) Corambus.
(d) Polonius.

5. In what season do Gerutha and Horwendil get married?
(a) Winter.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the importance of displaying the bloody bed sheet?

2. Why does Gerutha use the phrase ". . . no woman wants to be a mere piece of furniture, to be bartered for and then sat upon?"

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

4. Which word best describes Horwendil's behavior with the songbirds that he has given Gerutha?

5. How old is Gerutha on her wedding day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Amleth as a baby and a boy.

2. What does Gerutha find disturbing about falconry?

3. What does Gerutha see as different about her father when he gives her his blessing?

4. Describe the springtime for Gerutha; what things are changing in her life?

5. In what ways does Gerutha find Feng more interesting and desirable than Horwendil?

6. Name three supporting characters and describe their association with one of the main characters.

7. Describe Ophelia and why she is considered beautiful.

8. Why do Horwendil and Gerutha fight over Amleth leaving for school?

9. What does Gerutha think of married women?

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

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