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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Section 2 (page 20 to 38).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the situation with the songbirds reveal about Horwendil's personality?
(a) That he is sweet and romantic.
(b) That he is forceful and selfish.
(c) That he is kind and generous.
(d) That he is passive and kind.

2. How does Rorik attempt to change Gerutha's opinion of Horwendil?
(a) He explains to her that it is her duty to marry Horwendil.
(b) He tells her the story of Ona and himself.
(c) He reminds her that she can not have an opinion because she is a woman.
(d) He tells her a fairytale.

3. What does Gerutha do to pass the sleigh trip after the wedding?
(a) She makes thorny comments at Horwendil.
(b) She practices sitting pretty.
(c) She talks sweetly to Horwendil.
(d) She goes to sleep.

4. What is made clear about Gerutha's opinion of Horwendil?
(a) That she thinks he will be a good husband.
(b) The she thinks he has the ability to be romantic.
(c) That she thinks he is ugly and undesirable.
(d) That she thinks he is selfish brute.

5. Why does Gerutha move back to Elsinore?
(a) To take care of her father.
(b) To make Horwendil angry.
(c) To give birth to her son.
(d) To become queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Horwendil make the songbirds sing for Gerutha?

2. In what season do Gerutha and Horwendil get married?

3. What other event occurs on the same day Gerutha gives birth?

4. The story is a prequel to what other famous drama?

5. Which statement best describes Gerutha's response to the songbirds?

(see the answer key)

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