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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. What is the name of the Swedish king?
(a) Agnar.
(b) Grimnir.
(c) Nidud.
(d) Norad.

2. With whom does the ferryman argue?
(a) Odin.
(b) Loki.
(c) Freyr.
(d) Thor.

3. Who warns Odin against making the journey?
(a) Frigg.
(b) Thor.
(c) Freya.
(d) Agnar.

4. Foolish men often do which of the following?
(a) Drink until drunk.
(b) Sleep late.
(c) Travel alone.
(d) Speak when they know nothing.

5. What should always be kept close while traveling?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Cloak.
(c) Mead.
(d) Cell phone.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many days is Grimnir tortured?

2. What is the name of the boy that took pity on the wizard?

3. Which of the Lappish king's sons is captured?

4. What is the name of the tree of life?

5. A man should never be ashamed of which of the following?

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