Nibelungenlied Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Adventure 25, How the Lords All Came Into Hungary)

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Why is Siegfried's son, Gunther, left at home with Siegfried visited Burgundy?
a) He is too young.
b) He is conducting other diplomatic business.
c) Siegfried does not trust Brunhild.
d) He is away at school when Siegfried leaves.

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

3. What is Folker's role in the negotiations between Etzel's messengers and Gunther's men?
a) He prevents the messengers speaking to the queen.
b) He misleads...
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