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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rorik believe that Horwendil is a good match for his daughter?
(a) Horwendil is a great athlete.
(b) Horwendil is a brave and well-loved ruler.
(c) Horwendil is a rich merchant.
(d) Horwendil is an excellent father.

2. Which character reflects on a difficulty in loving Hamlet?
(a) Ona.
(b) King Hamlet.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Gertrude.

3. How old is Gerutha when the story begins?
(a) Ten.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Twenty.

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

5. What doesn't Gerutha enjoy about her visit to Feng's estate?
(a) She doesn't like the idea of falconry.
(b) She doesn't like riding with Feng.
(c) She doesn't like the food.
(d) She doesn't like the conversations with Feng.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Feng leave Denmark?

2. How long do guests stay at Elsinore for the wedding?

3. How do Gerutha and Feng usually pass their time together?

4. What does Rorik believe about love?

5. What phrase best describes Feng's emotions after seeing Gerutha?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is disappointing about the name Amleth for Gerutha?

2. What does Gerutha think of married women?

3. How does Gerutha respond to her father's apology before he dies?

4. How does King Rorik try to convince his daughter that she will come to love Horwendil?

5. Why do Horwendil and Gerutha fight over Amleth leaving for school?

6. What is similar between Bathsheba, the falcon whose eyes are sealed, and the characters of Gerutha and Feng?

7. Describe Gerutha on her wedding night.

8. Describe Feng's personality and character.

9. Name three supporting characters and describe their association with one of the main characters.

10. How does Gerutha think that Feng and herself are in similar situations?

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