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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. ______ goes to the giant's hall dressed as a handmaiden accompanying the imposter Freyja.
(a) Thor.
(b) Odin.
(c) Loki.
(d) Freyr.

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

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

5. _______ demands that Loki replace the hair, according to the book's content.
(a) Brokk.
(b) Eitri.
(c) Thor.
(d) Odin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Loki borrows _______ falcon skin so he can fly to rescue Idun.

2. Two dwarves kill the man and use his blood to make _____ that will turn men into poets or wise men.

3. _______is the home of the giants, according to the myths told in the book.

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

5. The dwarves are visited by the giant ______ and his wife, and subsequently kill them.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the gods realize they need to do as they realize that Fenrir the Wolf is getting too strong?

2. When Freyja asks for her necklace back, what does Odin say that she must do in order to regain her possession?

3. What does Fenrir do when he realizes that he can not break the new rope which is used to fetter him?

4. What is the price the man on the horse suggests for rebuilding the wall that surrounds Asgard?

5. What does Njord do when he sees that his son is not in good spirits, acting quite sullen in manner?

6. What does Brokk demand as a repayment for the gifts? What does he settle on instead?

7. How does Odin decide to gain access to the mead which he has been promised, though he is then denied access to?

8. How does Idun return to the gods with the help of Loki and his trickster ways?

9. Why does Odin give up one of his eyes, leaving him half-blind for the rest of his life?

10. Who is dressed up as a bride in order to take the place of Freyja at the wedding which is arranged?

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