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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 item could prove Gudrun's innocence?
(a) Song of the raven.
(b) Tea leaves.
(c) Stones.
(d) Testimony from a lady in waiting.

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

3. Which of the Lappish king's sons is captured?
(a) Egil.
(b) Hlodver.
(c) Slagfid.
(d) Volund.

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

5. Whose sons have caused harm to Brynhild?
(a) Gunnar's.
(b) Giuki's.
(c) Hogni's.
(d) Gudrun's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who became the stateliest of men?

2. What is the name of the all-wise giant?

3. What is the name of Hunding's kingdom?

4. What might Hogni receive as a reward for betraying Sigurd?

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

(see the answer key)

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