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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. Why does Fengon come to see Geruthe at the lodge?

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

3. How old is Ophelia when she is summoned to Gertrude's chambers?

4. Why does Geruthe respond the way she does to Fengon's kiss?

5. What does Geruthe think of Fengon's idea of love?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What did Geruthe do with Bathsheba the falcon?

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

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

6. Describe Geruthe's feelings immediately after she is kissed by Fengon in the royal palace.

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

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

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

10. Describe the plan to kill Horvendil.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gertrude's son, Hamlet, is described by many characters in the book. Choose one of the following options to write an essay.

1. How does Gertrude describe her son Hamlet? What does she see in Hamlet that is good? What does she see in him that is dark and distant?

2. How does Claudius describe Hamlet? What are Claudius's intentions with Hamlet? Is Claudius more like Gertrude or King Hamlet in his opinion of the young Hamlet?

Essay Topic 2

Chose one of the following characters to write a complete character description for, and explain their personality over the course of the story.

1. Gertrude.

2. Claudius.

3. Polonius.

4. King Hamlet.

Essay Topic 3

Both the brothers, Claudius and Hamlet, have their time at the throne. Create an essay from your opinions to the following questions. Which brother do you think makes a better king? Why? What characteristics make a good king or bad king? Who deserves to be king more, Feng or Horwendil?

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