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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. The story is a prequel to what other famous drama?

2. Who is Magrit married to?

3. Gerutha feels that her feelings for Amleth are inadequate as a mother. What does she believe is the source of this?

4. Which character is the most emotionally distant?

5. How old is Gerutha on her wedding day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Feng's personality and character.

2. Describe Rorik's physical appearance as he is introduced in the story.

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

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

5. Describe Horwendil's personality.

6. Describe Amleth as a baby and a boy.

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

8. What does Gerutha think of married women?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An ongoing theme in the story is determining what is ethical, moral, or the right decision to make. Explain your opinion to the following points in the form of an essay. Name three decisions made by characters in the story that you believe could be considered morally or ethically wrong. Do you believe that any of these decision are acceptable given the circumstances of the characters involved? Why or why not are their actions excusable?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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