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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. Who is Ona related to?

2. When do Feng's thoughts over Gerutha become evident in the story?

3. Which is evidence that Horwendil does not really love Gerutha?

4. How long do guests stay at Elsinore for the wedding?

5. What does Corambus say about Amleth's moodiness?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do Horwendil and Gerutha fight over Amleth leaving for school?

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

5. Describe Feng's personality and character.

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

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

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

9. Describe Ophelia and why she is considered beautiful.

10. What is disappointing about the name Amleth for 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

Gertrude and her son, Hamlet, have a relationship that feels distant and void of intimacy. Write a three part essay to discuss the following points.

Part 1. Describe Gertrude's feelings about her son when he was an infant and young boy.

Part 2. Why do you think Gertrude has a hard time loving her son?

Part 3. Do you think Hamlet's disposition toward women is Gertrude's fault? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

When Horvendil is told of the affair between his wife and his brother, his reaction is severe. He decides to seize Fengon's assets and execute Corambis. Answer the following questions in a three part essay.

Part 1. Do you think that Horvendil is being cruel to his brother, or do you think it is a just punishment for Fengon? Why or why not?

Part 2. Do you think that Horvendil is overreacting to the situation with his decision to execute Corambis? Why or why not?

Part 3. What does Horvendil's decisions tell us about him as a man and a king?

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