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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Poem of Helgi Hundingsbani.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who lost a hand to Fenrir?
(a) Eldir.
(b) Loki.
(c) Tyr.
(d) Bragi.

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

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

4. What is the name of the ferryman?
(a) Skirnir.
(b) Harbard.
(c) Geirrod.
(d) Hidolf.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What mark is branded onto the woman?

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

3. What item does Thor set out to find?

4. What happens to the first speaker at the end of the poem?

5. How old is Helgi when he kills Hunding?

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