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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. Who is Feng's Falconer?
(a) Thord.
(b) Svend.
(c) Sandro.
(d) Ljot.

2. Why are there Christian priests in Jutland?
(a) Because they sent successful missionaries twenty years before.
(b) Because they were persecuted in their home country.
(c) Because of political reasons.
(d) Because they were allowed in for conversation by the previous king.

3. Which statement is true about Gerutha?
(a) She is in love with Horwendil.
(b) She is from France.
(c) She lives with her mother.
(d) She is the only child of King Rorick.

4. What does Gerutha do to pass the sleigh trip after the wedding?
(a) She practices sitting pretty.
(b) She makes thorny comments at Horwendil.
(c) She goes to sleep.
(d) She talks sweetly to Horwendil.

5. What happens to Horwendil as he becomes a more accomplished king?
(a) He becomes a much better warrior with age.
(b) He becomes more interested in other women.
(c) He becomes increasingly more distant to Gerutha.
(d) He becomes more romantic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do guests stay at Elsinore for the wedding?

2. Which of the following is a name in Part 2?

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

4. What does Gerutha notice about Rorik's face as he gives her his blessing?

5. How is Amleth like his father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Gerutha think that Feng and herself are in similar situations?

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

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

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

7. Describe Amleth as a baby and a boy.

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

9. Describe Gerutha's prediction of Horwendil as a husband.

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

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