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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. Geruthe is now forty-seven years old. When was the last time Geruthe and Fengon have seen each other?

2. What does Claudius want Hamlet to do?

3. Who has betrayed Fengon to the king?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe how Fengon feels about his brother while he is in the audience chamber.

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

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

5. What did Geruthe do with Bathsheba the falcon?

6. Describe Ophelia's ideas about Hamlet and his personality.

7. Describe how Geruthe asks for the help of Corambis in order to secretly meet with Fengon.

8. What do Fengon and Corambis say about the king´s death?

9. Why does Geruthe believe that Ophelia would be a good wife for Hamblet?

10. What was Corambis's involvement with the king's murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fengon's decision to murder Horvendil is made quickly without much consideration. Explain your opinions to the following questions. Do you think that Fengon made his decision too hastily? Or did Fengon make his decision with the perfect timing? Do you think Fengon would have been so quick to kill if it had not been for Corambis? Who do you think is more guilty of murder, Fengon or Corambis? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Geruthe and Fengon have different ideas of love. The difference makes the affair awkward at first until Fengon proves that he understands Geruthe's needs in love. Choose one of the following options to write an essay.

1. Describe the difference between Geruthe and Fengon in terms of their ideals in love.

2. Geruthe has been a married woman for many years. Fengon was married but for only a few years. How do you think this affects their ideals in love?

3. What does Geruthe need from Fengon before she can continue the affair? Why is this so important to her?

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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