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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Section 3 (page 39 to 78).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 very rich woman.
(d) That she will eventually become a submissive old woman.

2. How does Horwendil make the songbirds sing for Gerutha?
(a) He trains them with seeds for treats.
(b) He sings until they sing with him.
(c) He releases them into the forest.
(d) He shakes the cages until they are frightened into singing.

3. 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 clearify her feelings about bar stools.
(c) To explain to her father her feelings about being promised to Horwendil.
(d) To insult Horwendil's intelligence.

4. When do Feng's thoughts over Gerutha become evident in the story?
(a) After he kisses her.
(b) After he is sickened and dying.
(c) After he is wounded in battle.
(d) After he leaves Denmark.

5. Why is Corambus resentful of Horwendil?
(a) Because Corambus is in love with Gerutha.
(b) Because Horwendil moves into Elsinore before he is officially named king.
(c) Because Horwendil will not listen to his counciling.
(d) Because Horwendil conspired to kill Rorik.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rorik attempt to change Gerutha's opinion of Horwendil?

2. What does Corambus say about Amleth's moodiness?

3. Who is Ona related to?

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

5. What advise does Corambus give Gerutha to make her think less about her marriage?

(see the answer key)

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