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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. What is made clear about Horwendil's intentions with Gerutha?
(a) He intends to marry her to increase his own position and wealth.
(b) He intends to be honest and trustworthy with her.
(c) He is interested in being a loving husband.
(d) He intends to be a good husband and ruler.

2. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 3?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Gertrude.
(c) Hamlet.
(d) Horwendil.

3. What is Gerutha's explanation for spending so much time with Feng?
(a) That she is Feng's only company, since Horwendil is often busy.
(b) That she helps Feng to study German.
(c) That she simply is concerned for his health.
(d) That she feels badly for him since he often sulks in loneliness.

4. How is Feng different with Gerutha than with other women?
(a) With Gerutha he is hot tempered and violent.
(b) With Gerutha he is well-behaved and attentive.
(c) With Gerutha he is a wild flirt.
(d) With Gerutha he is hasty and rude.

5. Why does Rorik believe that Horwendil is a good match for his daughter?
(a) Horwendil is a rich merchant.
(b) Horwendil is a brave and well-loved ruler.
(c) Horwendil is an excellent father.
(d) Horwendil is a great athlete.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Gerutha and Horwendil go immediately after their wedding?

3. In what city does the Hamlet story have a history of being printed?

4. Which character reflects on a difficulty in loving Hamlet?

5. Which statement best describes Gerutha's attitude about marrying Horwendil?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Horwendil and Gerutha's wedding night prove that Horwendil is not truly interested in Gerutha?

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

3. How does King Rorik try to convince his daughter that she will come to love Horwendil?

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

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

6. Describe your view of the history between King Rorik and Ona.

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

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

9. Describe how the songbirds, a gift from Horwendil, demonstrate the difference between the personalities of Horwendil and Gerutha.

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

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