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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. Which statement is NOT a reason for Hamlet to stay at Elsinore?

2. What doesn't Horvendil like about his son's chosen area of study?

3. Why does Fengon come to see Geruthe at the lodge?

4. When Fengon is summoned to the audience chamber, what topic does the king first speak of?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the situation that causes Geruthe to desire Fengon.

2. Describe why the first secret meeting with Fengon and Geruthe at the lodge is an awkward event for both characters.

3. How does Gertrude feel about the King's death?

4. What did Geruthe do with Bathsheba the falcon?

5. Describe the plan to kill Horvendil.

6. Describe Ophelia's ideas about Hamlet and his personality.

7. Describe two reasons why Horvendil wants Hamblet to return from his studies at Wittenberg.

8. Why does Gertrude agree to marry Claudius so soon after King Hamlet's death?

9. Describe some reasons why Claudius wants Hamlet to stay at Elsinore and not at Wittenberg.

10. Describe why Claudius is angry with Hamlet after King Hamlet's death.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fengon's decision to murder Horvendil is made quickly without much consideration. Explain your opinions to the following questions. Do you think that Fengon made his decision too hastily? Or did Fengon make his decision with the perfect timing? Do you think Fengon would have been so quick to kill if it had not been for Corambis? Who do you think is more guilty of murder, Fengon or Corambis? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Geruthe and Fengon have different ideas of love. The difference makes the affair awkward at first until Fengon proves that he understands Geruthe's needs in love. Choose one of the following options to write an essay.

1. Describe the difference between Geruthe and Fengon in terms of their ideals in love.

2. Geruthe has been a married woman for many years. Fengon was married but for only a few years. How do you think this affects their ideals in love?

3. What does Geruthe need from Fengon before she can continue the affair? Why is this so important to her?

Essay Topic 3

In Act 1 we meet King Rorik, Gerutha, and Horwendil. Of these characters, who do you think has the most accurate idea of love?

Part 1. Describe each character's position on love and perhaps what they think is love should be.

Part 2. Describe your idea or definition of love and how is it similar or different to each of the character's ideas.

Part 3. Explain why you think the character has the most accurate idea of love. Include examples from the text to support your answer.

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