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

2. What symbol is recommended for protection?
(a) Runes.
(b) Personal talisman.
(c) Sprig of holly.
(d) Odin's Mark.

3. How many marriages has Gudrun had?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. What is the name of Gudrun's daughter?
(a) Svanhild.
(b) Svava.
(c) Svarjasl.
(d) Svetlana.

5. Why was Gunnar so angry with Sigurd.
(a) Sigurd took all the glory from a bloody battle.
(b) Gunnar was jealous over Sigurd's horse.
(c) Sigurd stole away Gunnar's wife.
(d) Sigurd broke a promise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sigrdrifa?

2. Who kills Helgi?

3. What is the name of the Swedish king's only daughter?

4. Which animal sent out a warning?

5. What is Ottar eating when he is killed?

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