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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adventure 28, How Kriemhild Received Hagen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kriemhild's dream foretell will happen to Siegfried on the hunt?
(a) Boars will chase him and gore him to death.
(b) There will be an attempt on his life.
(c) A man will vent his malice on him.
(d) Flowers will drown in blood.

2. What does King Hagen and his court notice about Siegfried and his warriors?
(a) Their dazzling and magnificent clothing.
(b) Their boastful attitude.
(c) Their warlike attitude.
(d) Their dazzling and magnificent swords.

3. Who wants Gunther and Kriemhild to start speaking again after Siegfried dies?
(a) Dancrat.
(b) Giselher.
(c) Gunther.
(d) Hagen.

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

5. What happens to Siegfried's treasure when Kriemhild marries Etzel?
(a) It returns to the cave.
(b) It stays with Hagen.
(c) It is distributed to the wedding guests.
(d) It is sunk in the Rhine River.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kriemhild spend most of her time after Siegfried's death?

2. How many men come to Kriemhild with the marriage proposal?

3. Who waits upon Kriemhild as she mourns?

4. From whom does Siegfried win the cloud-cloak?

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

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