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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. The Edda states that friends should be _____.
(a) Careful.
(b) Protective.
(c) Possessive.
(d) Mutual givers.

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

3. Which of the Lappish king's sons is captured?
(a) Egil.
(b) Slagfid.
(c) Volund.
(d) Hlodver.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Thrym steal?

2. Which animals travel with Thor's party?

3. Odin shows an unquenchable thirst for which of the following?

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

5. Who warns Odin against making the journey?

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