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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25, The Lay of Loddfafnir; Chapter 26, Otter's Ransom; Chapter 27, The Lay of Alvis; Chapter 28, Balder's Dreams.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Freyja calls the giantess _______ out of her cave to venture to Valhalla.
(a) Ymir.
(b) Vafthrudnir.
(c) Hyndla.
(d) Angrboda.

2. In the creation story, the fiery region to the South is known as _______, according to the book.
(a) Muspellheim.
(b) Niflheim.
(c) Ymir.
(d) Ginnungagap.

3. _______ was burned by the Aesir three times and emerged unharmed.
(a) Gullveig.
(b) Ve.
(c) Vili.
(d) Odin.

4. While crossing a channel _______ begins to taunt and insult Thor.
(a) A farmer.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A carpenter.
(d) The ferryman.

5. Thor kills the ______ that pull his chariot to be cooked for dinner.
(a) Sheep.
(b) Cows.
(c) Goats.
(d) Horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. When it is stolen, Mjollnir is hidden ______ by the giant.

2. Thor is given ______ to fight Geirrod, according to the book's content.

3. Thor attempts to kill the giant with Mjollnir ______ times but with no success.

4. _______ agrees to let the gods pay a ransom for the death of his kin.

5. The seeress reveals that ______ will kill Balder, which begins a chain of events.

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