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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. Horvendil asks Fengon why he has always had such hatred. How does Fengon respond to this question?

2. What does Geruthe admit to doing with the falcon?

3. Why does Geruthe break the embrace with Fengon?

4. In Horvendil's words, what is the cause of people suffering?

5. What does Horvendil think of Geruthe's actions in the affair?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Corambis's involvement with the king's murder?

2. Describe why Geruthe suddenly wants to be rid of Corambis.

3. What does Geruthe need from Fengon to confirm that he really loves and understands her?

4. Why does Geruthe believe that Ophelia would be a good wife for Hamblet?

5. What do Fengon and Corambis say about the king´s death?

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

7. Describe how Geruthe asks for the help of Corambis in order to secretly meet with Fengon.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

When Horvendil is told of the affair between his wife and his brother, his reaction is severe. He decides to seize Fengon's assets and execute Corambis. Answer the following questions in a three part essay.

Part 1. Do you think that Horvendil is being cruel to his brother, or do you think it is a just punishment for Fengon? Why or why not?

Part 2. Do you think that Horvendil is overreacting to the situation with his decision to execute Corambis? Why or why not?

Part 3. What does Horvendil's decisions tell us about him as a man and a king?

Essay Topic 3

At many points in the story Gertrude is not content with her life. Explain your opinion of the following question. Do you think that Gertrude has been a victim of circumstance, or do you think her discontent is of her own doing?

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