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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thrym's Poem (Thrymskvida) | The Lay of Volund (Volundarkvida).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. A man should never be ashamed of which of the following?
(a) Wife.
(b) Honor.
(c) Horse.
(d) Farm.

3. What is the name of the ferryman?
(a) Skirnir.
(b) Harbard.
(c) Geirrod.
(d) Hidolf.

4. What is the name of the woman that enchants Freyr?
(a) Gerd.
(b) Frigg.
(c) Dhervir.
(d) Asina.

5. Who is Freyr's father?
(a) Odin.
(b) Niord.
(c) Agnar.
(d) Skirnir.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many days is Grimnir tortured?

2. What should always be kept close while traveling?

3. Who warns Odin against making the journey?

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

5. Where should men go thoroughly washed?

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