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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adventures 21 and 22, How Kriemhild Departed and How the Huns Received Kriemhild.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Hagen approaches Siegfried's bier?
(a) Siegfried stirs where he is lying.
(b) Kriemhild begins to scream at him.
(c) Siegfried's wounds begin to heal.
(d) Siegfried's wounds begin to bleed.

2. What theme runs through the chapter in which the warriors meet Brunhild?
(a) Presenting oneself as a worthy opponent or lover.
(b) Redeeming the people through acts of heroism.
(c) Banishing evil from the world.
(d) Winning lands and riches through strength.

3. What does Kriemhild think about as soon as she sees Siegfried's dead body?
(a) Brunhild's disdain for her.
(b) Siegfried's reputation among her people.
(c) Gunther's weakness in preventing Hagen's assassination.
(d) Hagen's questions about Siegfried's vulnerability.

4. Who do Hagen's men say is marching on King Gunther's lands at the beginning of Adventure 15?
(a) Ortwine.
(b) Siegmund.
(c) Siegfried.
(d) Ludeger.

5. What maiden grew up of high lineage and is so fair that none in any land could be fairer?
(a) Brunhild.
(b) The Queen.
(c) Kriemhild.
(d) Uote.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is King Etzel concerned that Kriemhild will not marry him?

2. How many hounds does Siegfried use in the hunt?

3. Where does Kriemhild live?

4. Kriemhild describes the punishment that Siegfried delivers to her for vexing Brunhild as what?

5. Where does Hagen put Siegfried's body?

(see the answer key)

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