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

2. With what is the woman bribed?
(a) Wine and song.
(b) Eternal life.
(c) Gold and jewels.
(d) Golden apples.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Lappish king's sons go to hunt?

2. Who does Thrym want to marry?

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

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

5. Who lost a hand to Fenrir?

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