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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fengon come to see Geruthe at the lodge?
(a) He intends to break the romance with Geruthe.
(b) He intends to murder Geruthe.
(c) He wants to conspire to take the throne.
(d) He wants to persue his romance with Geruthe.

2. How does Fengon enter the lodge to meet Geruthe?
(a) Through the window of the bedchamber.
(b) Through the roof on accident.
(c) Through the kitchen door.
(d) At the front door.

3. What is Geruthe's first response to hearing Fengon describe his vow?
(a) She tells Fengon of her love for him.
(b) She tells Fengon that she could never love him.
(c) She tries to make jest of it.
(d) She leaves the room for air.

4. What does Geruthe want from Fengon?
(a) She wants tangible things including presents.
(b) She wants him to leave Denmark.
(c) She wants his undying love.
(d) She wants his fame and fortune.

5. Why does Horvendil disapprove of Geruthe´s suggestion for their son's future wife?
(a) Horvendil thinks she is selfish and vain.
(b) Horvendil thinks she is dramatic and unstable.
(c) Horvendil thinks she is too outspoken.
(d) Horvendil thinks she is shy and dull.

6. Why does Geruthe want to get rid of Corambis?
(a) Because he owes the court a sum of money.
(b) Because the secret they share is starting to make Geruthe uncomfortable.
(c) Because he is going to tell the king Geruthe's secret.
(d) Because he is conspiring against Fengon.

7. How would Claudius describe Hamlet?
(a) Strong but foolish.
(b) Sneeky and evil.
(c) Intelligent but frail.
(d) Bright and engaged.

8. When Fengon is summoned to the audience chamber, what topic does the king first speak of?
(a) The weather.
(b) The future of the throne.
(c) His affair with Geruthe.
(d) Domestic affairs.

9. What word does Fengon use to describe love?
(a) Stony.
(b) Thorny.
(c) Ethereal.
(d) Earthy.

10. What do Fengon and Corambis speculate about how the king died?
(a) They suspect that a serpent must have bit the king.
(b) They suspect that a roving theif attacked him.
(c) They suspect that he died of old age.
(d) They suspect that the king ate something bad for lunch.

11. What does Gertrude want Hamlet to do?
(a) Escape from Denmark.
(b) Stay at Elsinore.
(c) Marry an English girl.
(d) Study at Wittenberg.

12. What is Geruthe's intention with Fengon the third time she meets with him?
(a) She plans to kiss him.
(b) She plans to put a stop to their secret meetings.
(c) She plans to bring him to the king for treason.
(d) She plans to tell him to leave Denmark.

13. When does Horvendil summon Fengon to inform him that the affair with Geruthe is common knowledge?
(a) Christmas time.
(b) The end of October.
(c) The beginning of spring.
(d) The end of August.

14. What doesn't Horvendil like about his son's chosen area of study?
(a) That it will make him a poor husband.
(b) That it is not useful.
(c) That it will make him a weak king.
(d) That it is not congruent with the beliefs of the church.

15. How does Horvendil describe Fengon in the audience chamber?
(a) Sulky and inferior.
(b) Stupid and slow.
(c) Dark and murderous.
(d) Strong and independent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has betrayed Fengon to the king?

2. How long has King Hamlet been dead when Claudius is made king?

3. What does Gertrude think she should have done immediately after King Hamlet's death?

4. How long has the affair between Geruthe and Fengon taken place when the king finally finds out?

5. Why does Geruthe respond the way she does to Fengon's kiss?

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