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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. Odin shows an unquenchable thirst for which of the following?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Glory.
(c) Power.
(d) Blood.

2. What does Gudrun add to Atli's ale?
(a) Mucus.
(b) Hemlock.
(c) Blood.
(d) Snake venom.

3. Which item is requested by Loki when he arrives at Hymir's Hall?
(a) Food.
(b) Water.
(c) A bed.
(d) Mead.

4. Who became the stateliest of men?
(a) Sinfiotli.
(b) Shaargid.
(c) Sigmund.
(d) Sigurd.

5. To whom is the Valkyrie betrothed?
(a) Hodbrodd.
(b) Hagrid.
(c) Atli.
(d) Geirrod.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Lappish king's sons go to hunt?

2. What is the name of the girl found by Oddrun?

3. What is the Norse name for the end of the world?

4. Who kills Helgi?

5. What is the name of the Valkyrie who appears before Helgi?

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