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

2. Freyr will have to wait ______ nights for his love to come to him.

3. _______ sends a messenger to warn Geirrod not to welcome a strange visitor.

4. _______ demands that Loki replace the hair, according to the book's content.

5. Asgard is linked to Midgard by _______, the rainbow bridge, according to the book.

Short Essay Questions

1. In the creation story of the gods and goddesses in the Norse mythology, how does the world begin?

2. What do the dwarves want from Freyja in exchange for the golden necklace she desires to have?

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

4. What does Loki do when Thor realizes that his hammer is missing from his side?

5. What does Geirrod tell everyone about Asgard once he is made king in his myth story?

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

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

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

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

10. What happens after Jormungand is thrown into the ocean by Odin in the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freyja decides to give up her body in order to get the necklace which she desires.

Part 1: Why do you think Freyja believed that giving her body to the dwarves was the best option to get the necklace?

Part 2: Do you think that Freyja was doing the right thing to get the necklace?

Part 3: What might you have done to take the necklace from the dwarves?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Some of the gods seem to be over exaggerated in their abilities and in their strengths.

Part 1: Why do you think Thor is presented as being such a strong God?

Part 2: Do you think that the gods can be perfect in every way? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think the appearance of being perfect affects the way others treat the gods?

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