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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. What advise does Corambus give Gerutha to make her think less about her marriage?
(a) He tells her to stop gossiping and be a better wife.
(b) He tells her to speak to Horwendil about her feelings.
(c) He tells her to sleep more.
(d) He tells her to read less and exercise more.

2. What is Gerutha's interpretation of the songbirds singing?
(a) That they are singing about love.
(b) That they are singing about their happiness.
(c) That they are singing about their imprisionment.
(d) That they are singing about their past.

3. Who is Gerutha´s handmaiden?
(a) Herda.
(b) Ona.
(c) Corambus' sister.
(d) Ophelia.

4. What words best describe Amleth as a baby and child?
(a) Sickly and disagreeable.
(b) Quiet and slow.
(c) Happy and simple.
(d) Energetic and sunny.

5. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 2?
(a) Geruthe.
(b) Corambis.
(c) Hamlet.
(d) Sandro.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age does Feng return to Denmark?

2. Which is evidence that Horwendil does not really love Gerutha?

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

4. What does Gerutha do to pass the sleigh trip after the wedding?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Amleth as a baby and a boy.

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

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

4. Describe Ophelia and why she is considered beautiful.

5. Describe Gerutha on her wedding night.

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

7. Describe how the songbirds, a gift from Horwendil, demonstrate the difference between the personalities of Horwendil and Gerutha.

8. Describe the conversation Gerutha has with Corambus about her son Amleth.

9. Do you think that Horwendil is really interested in making Gerutha happy with their marriage? Why or why not?

10. Describe your view of the history between King Rorik and Ona.

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