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

2. How many wives does Hiorvard have at the beginning of the Edda?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 8.

3. Which character turns into a bird?
(a) Svafnir.
(b) Franmar.
(c) Alof.
(d) Hedin.

4. What is Helgi Hiorvard's title?
(a) Baron.
(b) King.
(c) God.
(d) Warrior.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not mentioned in this Edda?

2. Gunnar claims to know the secret of the hoard belonging to which group?

3. Why was Gunnar so angry with Sigurd.

4. Which animal sent out a warning?

5. What is the name of the messenger sent to Gunnar's hall?

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