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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item does Thor set out to find?
(a) Sword.
(b) Cauldron.
(c) Hammer.
(d) Goats.

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

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

4. Gripir assures Sigurd that he will always be thought of as a:
(a) Fierce competitor.
(b) Strong warrior.
(c) Noble leader.
(d) Devoted son.

5. Who is the first to see Helgi in spirit after he dies?
(a) Stable boy.
(b) Maid.
(c) King.
(d) Peasant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who became the stateliest of men?

2. What is the name of Hunding's kingdom?

3. How many heads does the old woman have?

4. What mark is branded onto the woman?

5. What is Helgi Hiorvard's title?

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