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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 the Norse name for the end of the world?
(a) Asgard.
(b) Ragnarok.
(c) Yggdrasill.
(d) Valhalla.

2. Who is Oddrun?
(a) Gunnar's wife.
(b) Atli's sister.
(c) Thiodrek's daughter.
(d) Gudrun's sister.

3. Who must Sigurd invoke to ensure victory in battle?
(a) Athena.
(b) Odin.
(c) Tyr.
(d) Thor.

4. How is Regin described?
(a) Clever and mischievous.
(b) Swarthy and unencumbered.
(c) Wise and ferocious.
(d) Old and tired.

5. Which is not one of Gudrun's sons?
(a) Sorli.
(b) Hamdir.
(c) Iormunrekk.
(d) Erp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Brynhild do if her husband does not kill Sigurd?

2. Who kills Helgi?

3. What item does Thrym steal?

4. What is wrong with the girl?

5. Who warns Odin against making the journey?

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