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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Second Lay of Gudrun.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Thor asks the other person to tell him about the otherworldly names of which of the following?
(a) Odin.
(b) Earth.
(c) Yggdrasill.
(d) Asgard.

4. How many sons did the king have?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

5. Who did Brynhild accidentally kill?
(a) Ottar.
(b) Ving-Thor.
(c) Loki.
(d) Helmet-Gunnar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item could prove Gudrun's innocence?

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

3. Who must Sigurd invoke to ensure victory in battle?

4. How old was Brynhild when she made the promise?

5. Sigurd's death leaves Gudrun feeling smaller than which object?

(see the answer key)

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