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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. Which statement is NOT a reason for Hamlet to stay at Elsinore?

2. What did Geruthe realize about the falcon once it was too late?

3. How would Claudius describe Hamlet?

4. What is one reason Horvendil wants his son, Hamblet, to return from school?

5. What does Geruthe admit to doing with the falcon?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Horvendil think that Ophelia is a poor choice for a wife?

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

4. Describe two reasons why Horvendil wants Hamblet to return from his studies at Wittenberg.

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

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

7. Describe the situation that causes Geruthe to desire Fengon.

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

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

10. Describe some reasons why Claudius wants Hamlet to stay at Elsinore and not at Wittenberg.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gerutha finds a companion in Feng and eventually desires him more than Horwendil. Answer the questions to create a three part essay.

Part 1. What is so attractive about Feng to Gerutha? What does Gerutha see in Feng that she desires?

Part 2. How is Feng different than his brother Horwendil? Is this difference attractive to Gerutha? Why?

Part 3. What do you think is more important to Gerutha, a man who listens or a man who talks? Why?

Essay Topic 2

In Act 1 we meet King Rorik, Gerutha, and Horwendil. Of these characters, who do you think has the most accurate idea of love?

Part 1. Describe each character's position on love and perhaps what they think is love should be.

Part 2. Describe your idea or definition of love and how is it similar or different to each of the character's ideas.

Part 3. Explain why you think the character has the most accurate idea of love. Include examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Corambus/Corambis/Polonius evolves in character as the story unfolds. Write a three part essay with the following.

Part 1. Explain the change from Corambus to Polonius in character and behavior.

Part 2. Why do you think his character changes? Give an explanation for his change into Polonius.

Part 3. Do you think Corambus or Polonius is a better friend to have? Why?

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