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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 Geruthe describe her idea of love?
(a) Earthy.
(b) Skyey.
(c) Flowery.
(d) Natural.

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

3. What gift does Fengon give Geruthe that changes her mind about having an affair?
(a) A diamond ring.
(b) A falcon.
(c) A chalice.
(d) A silk tunic.

4. What did Geruthe realize about the falcon once it was too late?
(a) That she let the bird get sick.
(b) That the bird was not worth any money.
(c) That the bird was violent.
(d) That she did not value the falcon until it was gone.

5. How does Gertrude feel about King Hamlet's death?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Happy.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Mournful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Geruthe is now forty-seven years old. When was the last time Geruthe and Fengon have seen each other?

2. How old is Ophelia when she is summoned to Gertrude's chambers?

3. How does Fengon enter the lodge to meet Geruthe?

4. How would Claudius describe Hamlet?

5. Why does Geruthe summon Corambis on a day that the king is out?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has changed in Fengon after he leaves the audience chamber with Horvendil?

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

3. Describe how Fengon feels about his brother while he is in the audience chamber.

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

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

6. Describe two reasons why Horvendil wants Hamblet to return from his studies at Wittenberg.

7. Describe Ophelia's ideas about Hamlet and his personality.

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

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

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

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