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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 when the story begins?

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

3. Why does Gerutha use the phrase ". . . no woman wants to be a mere piece of furniture, to be bartered for and then sat upon?"

4. Why don't Gerutha and Horwendil have more children?

5. What character seems to agree with Amleth the most?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Horwendil's personality.

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

4. Describe Gerutha on her wedding night.

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

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

7. What does Gerutha think of married women?

8. What does Gerutha find disturbing about falconry?

9. Where do the names come from in the story?

10. Describe how Gerutha, Horwendil, Amblet, and Feng's names change in parts 2 and 3 of the story.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An ongoing theme in the story is determining what is ethical, moral, or the right decision to make. Explain your opinion to the following points in the form of an essay. Name three decisions made by characters in the story that you believe could be considered morally or ethically wrong. Do you believe that any of these decision are acceptable given the circumstances of the characters involved? Why or why not are their actions excusable?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Trust is betrayed at many points in the story. Create an essay from your answers to the following questions. Who do you think is the most trustworthy character? What characteristics make them trustworthy? Who do you think is the most untrustworthy character? What characteristics make them untrustworthy?

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