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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. How does Siegfried subdue Brunhild?
(a) He seduces her.
(b) He convinces her to submit to Gunther.
(c) He breaks her bones in a fight.
(d) He tricks her.

2. What occasion causes Etzel to seek Kriemhild's hand in marriage?
(a) Etzel had just been made king.
(b) Etzel's wife died.
(c) Etzel wanted to take a second wife.
(d) Etzel came of age.

3. For how long do the feasts and festivals continue while Siegfried and Kriemhild are in Burgundy?
(a) Four weeks.
(b) Eleven days.
(c) Nine days.
(d) Six days.

4. At the family counsel, who amongst them does not want Kriemhild to marry Etzel?
(a) Gernot.
(b) Hagen.
(c) Giselher.
(d) Gunther and Hagen.

5. What advice does Ortwine give King Gunther?
(a) Bring out all the fair damsels to inspire men to fight hard in the tournament.
(b) Let the captured kings return home in safety, with gifts.
(c) Kill the captive kings in front of the gathered crowd.
(d) Kill Siegfried before he can plot against the kingdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What person does Kriemhild notify first after discovering Siegfried's murder?

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

3. Who urges Hagen not to travel to Hungary?

4. Who greets Siegfried when he arrives at King Gunther's castle?

5. Whom does Kriemhild forgive for involvement in the murder of Siegfried?

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