Elder Edda Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

The Seeress's Prophecy (Voluspa) | Sayings of the High One (Havamal)

1. To what does the first piece of wisdom refer?

Guests.

2. Foolish men often do which of the following?

Speak when they know nothing.

3. What should always be kept close while traveling?

Weapons.

4. The Edda states that friends should be _____.

Mutual givers.

5. Where should men go thoroughly washed?

Assembly.

6. A man should never be ashamed of which of the following?

Horse.

Vafthrudnir's Sayings (Vafthrudnismal) | Grimnir's Sayings (Grimnismal)

1. What is the name of the all-wise giant?

Vafthrudnir.

2. Who warns Odin against making the journey?

Frigg.

3. Odin shows an unquenchable thirst for which of the following?

Knowledge.

4. What is the name of the boy that took pity on the wizard?

Agnar.

5. For how many days is Grimnir tortured?

8.

6. What is the name of the tree of...
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