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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 all-wise giant?
(a) Vafthrudnir.
(b) Grimnir.
(c) Fenrir.
(d) Loki.

2. To what does the first piece of wisdom refer?
(a) Gods.
(b) War.
(c) Women.
(d) Guests.

3. What item does Thor set out to find?
(a) Goats.
(b) Hammer.
(c) Sword.
(d) Cauldron.

4. How many heads does the old woman have?
(a) 500.
(b) 900.
(c) 2.
(d) 10.

5. Where should men go thoroughly washed?
(a) To work.
(b) Assembly.
(c) Dinner.
(d) To bed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Thrym want to marry?

3. What item does Thrym steal?

4. What is the name of the woman that enchants Freyr?

5. What is the name of the Swedish king's only daughter?

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