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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 does Geruthe suggest to Fengon as a solution to their affections for each other?
(a) She suggests that they never speak of this again.
(b) She suggests that Fengon should leave Denmark.
(c) She suggests that they speak to Horvendil.
(d) She suggests they meet outside of the castle.

2. How does Ophelia describe Hamlet's disposition to women?
(a) Hamlet trusts women too much.
(b) Hamlet despises women in general.
(c) Hamlet warms to the idea of love very slowly.
(d) Hamlet loves all women.

3. When does Horvendil summon Fengon to inform him that the affair with Geruthe is common knowledge?
(a) Christmas time.
(b) The end of October.
(c) The end of August.
(d) The beginning of spring.

4. What is Horvendil's primary concern about his brother Fengon?
(a) That Fengon covets the throne.
(b) That Fengon is in love with his wife.
(c) That Fengon is of bad health.
(d) That Fengon will kill Hamblet.

5. Why does Horvendil disapprove of Geruthe´s suggestion for their son's future wife?
(a) Horvendil thinks she is dramatic and unstable.
(b) Horvendil thinks she is shy and dull.
(c) Horvendil thinks she is selfish and vain.
(d) Horvendil thinks she is too outspoken.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Fengon made a vow of renunciation for?

2. Horvendil asks Fengon why he has always had such hatred. How does Fengon respond to this question?

3. What is the first present that Fengon gives Geruthe when they meet for the second time?

4. What has Hamblet studied at the university?

5. What does Horvendil intend to do with Fengon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Horvendil infer about how his son spends his nights at the university compared to what Geruthe infers?

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

8. Describe the difference between Fengon's idea of love and intimacy and how it is different than Geruthe's.

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

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

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