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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many days is Grimnir tortured?

2. What is the Norse name for the end of the world?

3. Which animals travel with Thor's party?

4. What item does Thrym steal?

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

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