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

2. Which character turns into a bird?
(a) Alof.
(b) Franmar.
(c) Svafnir.
(d) Hedin.

3. Which of the following is not mentioned in this Edda?
(a) Geirrod.
(b) Gunnar.
(c) Bryhild.
(d) Hogni.

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

5. Why was Gunnar so angry with Sigurd.
(a) Sigurd broke a promise.
(b) Sigurd took all the glory from a bloody battle.
(c) Sigurd stole away Gunnar's wife.
(d) Gunnar was jealous over Sigurd's horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Atli's payment for his misdeeds?

2. What is Helgi Hiorvard's title?

3. Gunnar claims to know the secret of the hoard belonging to which group?

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

5. Who does not share in the feast?

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