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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Gerutha on her wedding day?

2. Why is Corambus resentful of Horwendil?

3. Who is Feng's Falconer?

4. Why don't Gerutha and Horwendil have more children?

5. Which of the following is NOT a name in Part 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe how the conversation during the sleigh ride displays the difference in the personality between Horwendil and Gerutha.

4. Describe Gerutha on her wedding night.

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

6. Describe King Rorik's view of love and marriage.

7. Describe how Gerutha, Horwendil, Amblet, and Feng's names change in parts 2 and 3 of the story.

8. Describe Amleth as a baby and a boy.

9. Describe Gerutha's physical appearance as a young woman when she is first introduced in the story.

10. Where do the names come from in the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Corambus/Corambis/Polonius evolves in character as the story unfolds. Write a three part essay with the following.

Part 1. Explain the change from Corambus to Polonius in character and behavior.

Part 2. Why do you think his character changes? Give an explanation for his change into Polonius.

Part 3. Do you think Corambus or Polonius is a better friend to have? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Gerutha finds a companion in Feng and eventually desires him more than Horwendil. Answer the questions to create a three part essay.

Part 1. What is so attractive about Feng to Gerutha? What does Gerutha see in Feng that she desires?

Part 2. How is Feng different than his brother Horwendil? Is this difference attractive to Gerutha? Why?

Part 3. What do you think is more important to Gerutha, a man who listens or a man who talks? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Falconry is a common sport at the time of the story. Gerutha is disturbed by the sport's violence and the blinding of the falcons involved. Write a three part essay to discuss your answers to the following questions.

Part 1. Describe why Gertutha is made uncomfortable with the falcons used for sport.

Part 2. Explain the analogy between the blinded falcon and the affair of Gerutha and Feng.

Part 3. Describe how Gerutha feels after she releases Bathsheba. Do you think it is similar to the remorse of a passed love?

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