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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. Which animal sent out a warning?
(a) Raven.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Otter.
(d) Serpent.

2. Which of the following was not involved in the blood oath?
(a) Gunnar.
(b) Sigurd.
(c) Guthorm.
(d) Hogni.

3. Where did the sacred waters begin?
(a) Ragnarok.
(b) Odin's hand.
(c) Himinfell.
(d) Valhalla.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the chieftains gather after the murder of Hunding?

2. Whose sons have caused harm to Brynhild?

3. What is the name of the maid summoned by Gudrun?

4. How many marriages has Gudrun had?

5. Near what river did Sigurd die?

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