The Norse Myths Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Kevin Crossley-Holland
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 94 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Norse Myths Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Kevin Crossley-Holland
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 94 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Freyr gives to Skirnir his best horse and his magic ________.
(a) Sword.
(b) Arm band.
(c) Shield.
(d) Knife.

3. Thor awakes to find his Mjollnir, his _________, missing.
(a) Shield.
(b) Hammer.
(c) Sword.
(d) Spear.

4. _______ days later, Loki tricks Idun into Midgard.
(a) Three.
(b) Seven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Four.

5. Odin decides to visit the giant _______ to engage him in a game of riddles.
(a) Mimir.
(b) Ymir.
(c) Vafthrudnir.
(d) Thrym.

6. Odin charges _______ to make war among the two kings of Midgard.
(a) Sif.
(b) Hel.
(c) Gerd.
(d) Freyja.

7. The giant holding Idun is known as ________.
(a) Angrboda.
(b) Bolverk.
(c) Thiazi.
(d) Suttung.

8. Loki often snuck into _________ where he spent nights with the giantess Angrboda.
(a) Jotunheim.
(b) Niflheim.
(c) Midgard.
(d) Muspellheim.

9. Odin, in the shape of a man, convinces _________ to give up the drink.
(a) Gunnlod.
(b) Suttung.
(c) Mimir.
(d) Gilling.

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

11. _______steals the oars of the ship, sends his brother out to sea, and is named King.
(a) Geirrod.
(b) Hraudiung.
(c) Agnar.
(d) Skirnir.

12. The gods are impressed by Mjollnir the ______ and declare Brokk the winner of the contest.
(a) Boar.
(b) Necklace.
(c) Hammer.
(d) Arm band.

13. Two dwarves kill the man and use his blood to make _____ that will turn men into poets or wise men.
(a) Port.
(b) Wine.
(c) Cordial.
(d) Mead.

14. _______ shelters all of creation and is constantly under attack, according to the book's content.
(a) Odin.
(b) Yggdrasil.
(c) Mimir.
(d) Nidhogg.

15. Odin transforms himself into a ______ to carry the drink back to Asgard.
(a) Bird.
(b) Squirrel.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. The gods charge ______ with finding a way to get out of the bargain, according to the book.

2. _______ was burned by the Aesir three times and emerged unharmed.

3. A bargain is struck in which the man can only use his horse ______ to help him.

4. Jarl is ______ to look at and masters sword play, according to the book.

5. Loki is dragged on the ground by the animal until he promises to bring Idun and her ________.

(see the answer keys)

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