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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lay of Atli (Atlakvida).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gunnar claims to know the secret of the hoard belonging to which group?
(a) Norns.
(b) ZHsir.
(c) Niflungs.
(d) Huns.

2. Which of the following is not mentioned in this Edda?
(a) Gunnar.
(b) Geirrod.
(c) Hogni.
(d) Bryhild.

3. Who does Atli blame for barring ships from entering the fjord?
(a) Svafnir.
(b) Hiorvard.
(c) Ogress.
(d) Giants.

4. What is Atli's payment for his misdeeds?
(a) Sleeping spell.
(b) Dismemberment.
(c) Death.
(d) Torture.

5. Who is sent to spend the winter at King Svafnir's hall?
(a) Svava.
(b) Helgi.
(c) Atli.
(d) Franmar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character turns into a bird?

2. What surrounds the gift?

3. Of which gift is Hogni suspicious?

4. How many wives does Hiorvard have at the beginning of the Edda?

5. What is Helgi Hiorvard's title?

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