Nibelungenlied Test | Final Test - Hard

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Nibelungenlied Test | Final Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who slays Volker?

2. What does Hagen answer in response to Kriemhild's question?

3. Which noblemen lead the knights to withdraw from the tournament that takes place after church in Adventure 31?

4. Who is considered to have the greatest power under Etzel?

5. What does Dankwart tell Hagen when he bursts into the feast hall?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hagen is a very important character in this poem. Without Hagen there is no murder of Siegfried. What kind of a person is Hagen? One way to highlight his true character is to provide a foil in the poem to highlight certain aspects of his makeup and help the reader decipher his motivations. Write an essay that compares and contrasts Hagen to his brother, Dancwart. What does the foil character reveal about Hagen that we would not know otherwise? Provide at least three examples and use the poem to support your assertions.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the importance of the Nibelungers' in the Nibelungenlied. How does their gold affect the plot? How do the other gifts and things they supply affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

The slaughter and carnage in Das Nibelungenlied is unsurpassed. The decisions made by the proud and arrogant characters all contribute to this tragedy. Discuss the validity of this idea through the use of three characters, other than Kriemhild and Hagen, tracing their patterns through the entirety of the poem. Use examples from the poem to support your argument.

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