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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Whetting of Gudrun (Gudrunarhvot).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gudrun's mother's name?
(a) Frigg.
(b) Brynhild.
(c) Grimhild.
(d) Valkyrie.

2. What might Hogni receive as a reward for betraying Sigurd?
(a) Gold.
(b) Byrhild.
(c) Gudrun.
(d) Fafnir's heart.

3. What is the name of the boy that took pity on the wizard?
(a) Geirrod.
(b) Agnar.
(c) Vafthrudnir.
(d) Valkyrie.

4. What item is the maid asked to bring?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Broom.
(c) Cauldron.
(d) Ale.

5. How does Gudrun redeem herself?
(a) By promising to bear three sons.
(b) By drinking a truth telling potion.
(c) By placing her hands in boiling water.
(d) Gudrun does not redeem herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Hogni about betraying Sigurd?

2. The king bonds with which woman?

3. To whom is the Valkyrie betrothed?

4. Why was Gunnar so angry with Sigurd.

5. Which item is requested by Loki when he arrives at Hymir's Hall?

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