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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Section 2 (page 93 to 128).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Gerutha want to name her son?
(a) Rorik, after her father.
(b) Amleth.
(c) Feng.
(d) Horwendil, after her husband.

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

3. Gerutha feels that her feelings for Amleth are inadequate as a mother. What does she believe is the source of this?
(a) Gerutha thinks it is because Amleth was a difficult child.
(b) Gerutha does not know and is confused with her feelings.
(c) Gerutha believes it is because she doesn´t love Horwendil.
(d) Gerutha believes it is because Horwedil is cold emotionally.

4. How old is Gerutha on her wedding day?
(a) Thirty years old.
(b) Eighteen years old.
(c) Twenty years old.
(d) Seventeen years old.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Horvendil's primary concern about his brother Fengon?

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

3. Why is the importance of displaying the bloody bed sheet?

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

5. Which character benefits the least by the marriage of Gerutha and Horwendil?

(see the answer key)

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