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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adventure 35, How Iring Was Slain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which kings unite to march against King Gunther's lands?
(a) Etzel and Rudiger.
(b) Folker and Etzel.
(c) Ludeger and Ludegast.
(d) Ludegast and Hagen.

2. How many hounds does Siegfried use in the hunt?
(a) A pack of hounds.
(b) He shares a pack of hounds with Gunther.
(c) One, a tracker.
(d) Twelve.

3. Which answer describes Gunther's wedding night?
(a) Brunhild escapes from Burgundy before the wedding.
(b) Brunhild surrenders herself and her lands to him.
(c) Brunhild refuses to see Gunther after the wedding.
(d) Brunhild ties him up and hangs him from a peg.

4. The poet warns the reader that the sword Gernot receives from Rudiger is used later for what purpose?
(a) To kill the Margravine.
(b) To behead a traitor.
(c) To kill Rudiger.
(d) To kill Kriemhild.

5. What does Etzel order his men to bring Gunther's men?
(a) Women.
(b) Singers.
(c) Gold.
(d) Mead.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Kriemhild praise Iring?

2. How does Siegfried plan to win the hand of the fair maiden he is wooing?

3. Who recognizes immediately that the minstrels are from Etzel's court?

4. Where is Siegfried during the contest between Brunhild and Gunther?

5. What does King Hagen and his court notice about Siegfried and his warriors?

(see the answer key)

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