Nibelungenlied Quiz

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Why is there much pushing and shoving as the Huns and the Burgundians enter the church? (from Adventure 31, How the Knights Went to Church)

Hagen and Volker refuse to stand aside so all may enter easily.

Etzel and Kriemhild refuse to stand aside so all may enter easily.

Tempers are roused and jostling is natural.

No answer is correct.

What finally wins Kriemhild's consent to marry Etzel? (from Adventure 20, How King Etzel Sent Into Burgundy to Propose for Kriemhild)

Kriemhild decides the only way to protect the remaining treasure from Hagen is to marry and move the treasure.

Rudiger tells her that she may send for her son and raise him in Etzel's court.

Kriemhild decides she must get away from Hagen.

Rudiger tells her she may avenge wrongs using Etzel's power.

Helpfrish is dispatched by Dietrich to ask what is the cause of the lamenting. He is charged to ask whom for an explanation? (from Adventure 38, How Sir Dietrich's Men Were All Slain)

Rudiger's men only.

The Burgundians or Etzel's men.

The Burgundians only.

Etzel's men only.

Who conveys the information that Rudeger has been killed? (from Adventure 38, How Sir Dietrich's Men Were All Slain)

Helfrich.

Iring.

Hildebrand.

Kriemhild.

Of the well-bred men Rudiger's daughter is expected to kiss in greeting, whom does she balk at kissing? (from Adventure 27, Rudeger's Hospitality)

Hagen.

Volker.

Danewart.

Giselher.