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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. Why is Claudius angry with the young Hamlet after King Hamlet dies?
(a) Because Hamlet will not come to see Gertrude.
(b) Because Hamlet was late and left quickly from his father's funeral.
(c) Because Hamlet will not return to Denmark.
(d) Because Hamlet thinks he should be king.

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

3. Why does Geruthe respond the way she does to Fengon's kiss?
(a) She wants more from Fengon.
(b) She is scared that Fengon will not love her back.
(c) She is worried about the sin she is committing.
(d) She is not attracted to Fengon.

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

5. What does Gertrude think she should have done immediately after King Hamlet's death?
(a) Killed Polonius.
(b) Killed Claudius.
(c) Asserted her son's right to the throne.
(d) Ran away from Denmark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Geruthe suggest as a good wife for Hamblet?

2. Why does Fengon come to see Geruthe at the lodge?

3. How does Horvendil describe Fengon in the audience chamber?

4. Why does Geruthe want to get rid of Corambis?

5. When do Gertrude and Claudius marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Horvendil think that Ophelia is a poor choice for a wife?

2. Describe why Geruthe suddenly wants to be rid of Corambis.

3. Describe why Claudius is angry with Hamlet after King Hamlet's death.

4. Describe the situation that causes Geruthe to desire Fengon.

5. What does Geruthe need from Fengon to confirm that he really loves and understands her?

6. Why does Gertrude agree to marry Claudius so soon after King Hamlet's death?

7. Describe the name changes that take place upon Claudius's coronation.

8. Describe some reasons why Claudius wants Hamlet to stay at Elsinore and not at Wittenberg.

9. Describe why the first secret meeting with Fengon and Geruthe at the lodge is an awkward event for both characters.

10. How does Gertrude feel about the King's death?

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