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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 was the name of the king's second wife?
(a) Hege.
(b) Hjeleni.
(c) Hera.
(d) Hjordis.

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

3. Who develops a plan to kill Sigurd?
(a) Hogni.
(b) Gudrun.
(c) Brynhild.
(d) Gunnar.

4. What type of potion is given to Gudrun?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Forgetfulness.
(c) Fertility.
(d) Happiness.

5. What did Gudrun do for entertainment during her stay?
(a) Read.
(b) Archery.
(c) Embroidery.
(d) Spin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Gudrun stay at Half's Hall?

2. What kind of spell had been cast on Sigrdrifa?

3. Why was Gunnar so angry with Sigurd.

4. Near what river did Sigurd die?

5. Hamdir predicts that he will die in the land of which people?

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