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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. Why does Gerutha use the phrase ". . . no woman wants to be a mere piece of furniture, to be bartered for and then sat upon?"
(a) To state her opinion of Horwendil.
(b) To explain to her father her feelings about being promised to Horwendil.
(c) To insult Horwendil's intelligence.
(d) To clearify her feelings about bar stools.

2. Which of the following is a name in Part 2?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Geruthe.
(c) Polonius.
(d) Hamlet.

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

4. Which statement is true about Gerutha?
(a) She is from France.
(b) She lives with her mother.
(c) She is the only child of King Rorick.
(d) She is in love with Horwendil.

5. What does Horwendil talk about on the trip after their wedding?
(a) He talks about how fun the party was.
(b) He talks about how he will make a great king.
(c) He talks about who was and was not at their wedding.
(d) He talks about how beautiful Gerutha is.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Horwendil's behavior with the songbirds that he has given Gerutha?

2. Which character starts the story as a wise councilor?

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

4. Who is Ljot related to?

5. Which character is the most emotionally distant?

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