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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a child of Loki and Angrboda within the book?

2. Jarl marries _______ and they have eleven sons.

3. The giant holding Idun is known as ________.

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

5. Odin decides to visit the giant _______ to engage him in a game of riddles.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why can't the man continue to build the wall at the fast pace with which he begin the building process?

3. What do the sons of Ivaldi do for Loki as he promises them to fully repay them when the time comes?

4. What is the purpose of the golden apples which Idun gives to the gods when she is in their presence?

5. How are man and woman formed at the beginning of the creation story of the Norse myths?

6. What does Heimdall do for the time that he is staying with Ai and Edda, though he is disguised as Rig?

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

8. What are some of the things Odin learns as a result of hanging from the World Tree for nine days?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Odin decides to give one of his eyes in order to gain greater wisdom in the world.

Part 1: Why do you think Odin had to give up a part of himself in order to gain wisdom?

Part 2: Do you think Odin got a good deal in terms of having more wisdom?

Part 3: What might you give up in order to gain more wisdom in the world?

Essay Topic 2

The giants seem to be the eternal enemies in the story, always being feared and than attacked by the gods.

Part 1: What makes the giants creatures which need to be feared by others?

Part 2: Do you think the gods and the giants should try harder to get along with each other?

Part 3: Do you think the giants will ever win control over the gods and goddesses?

Essay Topic 3

Heimdall's journey through Midgard helps to establish the social order of the world.

Part 1: Is it necessary to go on a journey in order to achieve something? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think Heimdall's journey changed the world?

Part 3: Why do you think social order is important when it comes to the mythology of the Norse?

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