View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lay of Fafnir (Fafnismal).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which item is requested by Loki when he arrives at Hymir's Hall?
(a) Water.
(b) Food.
(c) Mead.
(d) A bed.

2. Who is sent to spend the winter at King Svafnir's hall?
(a) Helgi.
(b) Atli.
(c) Franmar.
(d) Svava.

3. What is the name of the woman that enchants Freyr?
(a) Dhervir.
(b) Frigg.
(c) Gerd.
(d) Asina.

4. Which is not an item away taken by Sigurd?
(a) The helmet of terror.
(b) The sword named Hrotti.
(c) A gold mail-shirt.
(d) Fafnir's heart.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who will supposedly be turned into stone at the harbor?

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

4. To what does the first piece of wisdom refer?

5. Who is the first to see Helgi in spirit after he dies?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 146 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample