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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, Hyndla's Poem; Chapter 19, Thor's Duel with Hrungnir; Chapter 20, Odin and Billing's Daughter; Chapter 21, Gylfi and Gefion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Odin hangs on the world tree for _______ days to gain wisdom, according to the book.
(a) Nine.
(b) Seven.
(c) Ten.
(d) Three.

2. The gods keep _____ with them to be watched over by Tyr.
(a) Fenrir.
(b) Jormungand.
(c) Skadi.
(d) Hel.

3. Since the farmer's son broke _____, one of the animals is now lame.
(a) A bone.
(b) A wheel.
(c) A promise.
(d) A tool.

4. Odin and _______ give the giant many horns of ale, but he does not fall into a stupor.
(a) Thor.
(b) Freyja.
(c) Loki.
(d) Freyr.

5. Odin was enticed by a girl's ______, and she eventually leads him into a trap.
(a) Beauty.
(b) Gold statues.
(c) Fair words.
(d) Necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. _______ is the great serpent gnawing at the roots of the world tree.

2. The wolf is gagged with a _____ stuck vertically in his jaws.

3. The gods are impressed by Mjollnir the ______ and declare Brokk the winner of the contest.

4. ______ disguises himself as a magician named Grimnir.

5. Freyja breaks her _______ when she discovers she must be wed to a giant.

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