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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. The imposter Freyja eats a whole ox, a catch of fish and ______ horns of mead.

2. ______ disguises himself as a magician named Grimnir.

3. ______ goes to the giant's hall dressed as a handmaiden accompanying the imposter Freyja.

4. The dwarves agree to exchange the necklace in return for Freyja _______.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Loki decide to tell Odin about the agreement that Freyja has made with the dwarves for the necklace?

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

6. Where is the hammer of Thor buried and hidden in the world?

7. How might Jarl be described as a person as he grows up after being born of Mother?

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

9. What does the crow tell Kon and Dan to do at the end of the story in which these two men are featured?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Disguises are another common theme in the myths of the Norse gods and goddesses.

Part 1: What are the purposes of the disguises the gods and goddesses use?

Part 2: Why do you think the gods felt it necessary to use disguises in order to get what they wanted?

Part 3: Do you think it would be easy to recognize a god if they were walking around on earth?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The apples of Idun seem to bring youth to the gods, so when they are stolen, the gods begin to age rapidly.

Part 1: Why is youthfulness important to the gods?

Part 2: How do you think the gods would fare if the apples had never been brought back?

Part 3: Do you think that youthfulness is important to try to hold onto?

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