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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 mark is branded onto the woman?
(a) Odin's cross.
(b) Poseidon's trident.
(c) Fenrir's mark.
(d) Three runes.

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

3. For how many days is Grimnir tortured?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does the ferryman argue?

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

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

4. How many heads does the old woman have?

5. Foolish men often do which of the following?

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