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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. To whom is the Valkyrie betrothed?
(a) Geirrod.
(b) Hodbrodd.
(c) Hagrid.
(d) Atli.

2. What is the name of the Valkyrie who appears before Helgi?
(a) Sigrun.
(b) Svava.
(c) Serena.
(d) Svanfir.

3. The king bonds with which woman?
(a) Svava.
(b) Thora.
(c) Grimhild.
(d) Gudrun.

4. What item is the maid asked to bring?
(a) Ale.
(b) Broom.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Cauldron.

5. The Edda features two birds conversing about Helgi. What kind of birds are they?
(a) Eagles.
(b) Crows.
(c) Ravens.
(d) Sparrows.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the queen's parents die?

2. What is Gudrun's mother's name?

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

4. What kind of creature is Fafnir?

5. How long did Gudrun stay at Half's Hall?

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