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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lay of Atli (Atlakvida).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Helgi Hiorvard's title?
(a) God.
(b) Warrior.
(c) Baron.
(d) King.

2. What is the name of the messenger sent to Gunnar's hall?
(a) Linfjord.
(b) Herkia.
(c) Knefrod.
(d) Kermit.

3. Who does Atli blame for barring ships from entering the fjord?
(a) Svafnir.
(b) Giants.
(c) Ogress.
(d) Hiorvard.

4. Near what river did Sigurd die?
(a) Rhone.
(b) Volga.
(c) Rhine.
(d) Seine.

5. What is Atli's payment for his misdeeds?
(a) Death.
(b) Torture.
(c) Dismemberment.
(d) Sleeping spell.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many wives does Hiorvard have at the beginning of the Edda?

2. Of which gift is Hogni suspicious?

3. Who is sent to spend the winter at King Svafnir's hall?

4. What surrounds the gift?

5. It is predicted that the strength of which person/group will fade away?

(see the answer key)

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