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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Gerutha on her wedding day?

2. Why does Rorik believe that Horwendil is a good match for his daughter?

3. What does Horwendil talk about on the trip after their wedding?

4. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 2?

5. Which of the following is a name in Part 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Gerutha respond to her father's apology before he dies?

7. What does Gerutha find disturbing about falconry?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Each main character in the story has things that they want from life that transfer to greed. Write the following three part essay on the characters to explain how each character is greedy in their own way.

Part 1. Describe the things that Gerutha, Feng, and Horwendil each want from life in Part 1 of the story.

Part 2. By the end of Part 2, each character has become greedy for something which they feel they do not have. Explain: What is each character greedy for?

Part 2. Explain how you think each character has changed from simply wanting things in life to becoming greedy for them. What has caused Geruthe, Fengon, and Horvendil each to become greedy?

Essay Topic 2

Both the brothers, Claudius and Hamlet, have their time at the throne. Create an essay from your opinions to the following questions. Which brother do you think makes a better king? Why? What characteristics make a good king or bad king? Who deserves to be king more, Feng or Horwendil?

Essay Topic 3

At many points in the story Gertrude is not content with her life. Explain your opinion of the following question. Do you think that Gertrude has been a victim of circumstance, or do you think her discontent is of her own doing?

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