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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 race to Lokisheim and then return to Elsinore?

2. When do Gertrude and Claudius marry?

3. Why does Geruthe break the embrace with Fengon?

4. How does Ophelia describe Hamlet's disposition to women?

5. What language inspires Fengon's choice of name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe how Horvendil behaves in the audience chamber when he speaks to Fengon.

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

5. Describe why Claudius is angry with Hamlet after King Hamlet's death.

6. Why does Gertrude agree to marry Claudius so soon after King Hamlet's death?

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

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

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

10. What does Geruthe need from Fengon to confirm that he really loves and understands her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The characters in the story make many assumptions and decisions that are questionable. Write an essay with the following parts.

Part 1. Describe one mistake that you think each character has made, Gertrude, Claudius, and King Hamlet. Explain why you think it's clear that these decisions were mistakes.

Part 2. How has each character's mistake affected their future?

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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