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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. At what age does Feng return to Denmark?

2. Who is Gerwendil?

3. What is made clear about Horwendil's intentions with Gerutha?

4. Which point sparks the argument over Amleth leaving to study in the next year?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe why Feng feels he must leave Denmark.

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

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

6. What does Gerutha think of married women?

7. What does Gerutha find disturbing about falconry?

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

9. Describe Horwendil's personality.

10. Describe how the songbirds, a gift from Horwendil, demonstrate the difference between the personalities of Horwendil and Gerutha.

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

Each of the main characters has a relationship that involves loving another person. Which character do you think gives the most love to other people? Which character do you think is the most lovable by other characters? Explain your reasoning for each answer.

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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