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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Section 1 (page 163 to 187).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the original ancient Hamlet legend come from?
(a) John Updike.
(b) Ancient greek mythology.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Historia Danica of Saxo Grammaticus.

2. Where do the names in Part 3 of the story come from?
(a) From John Updike's sources.
(b) From the source used by Shakespeare, which was probably German in origin.
(c) From Shakespeare's previous drama, since the story is a sequel.
(d) From an old English reprint of the second edition.

3. What does Gerutha fear about being attracted to a man?
(a) That she will not be attractive to him.
(b) That she will never have a career.
(c) That she will eventually become a submissive old woman.
(d) That she will eventually become a very rich woman.

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

5. What other event occurs on the same day Gerutha gives birth?
(a) Horwendil defeats and kills Fortinbras of Norway.
(b) Horwendil leaves Gerutha for another woman.
(c) Horwendil becomes king.
(d) Rorik dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a name in Part 1?

2. How would Claudius describe Hamlet?

3. What does Geruthe want from Fengon?

4. What is Gertrude's personal regret about her marriage and King Hamlet's death?

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

(see the answer key)

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