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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was Gunnar so angry with Sigurd.
(a) Sigurd took all the glory from a bloody battle.
(b) Gunnar was jealous over Sigurd's horse.
(c) Sigurd broke a promise.
(d) Sigurd stole away Gunnar's wife.

3. What is the name of the all-wise giant?
(a) Vafthrudnir.
(b) Grimnir.
(c) Loki.
(d) Fenrir.

4. Which character turns into a bird?
(a) Svafnir.
(b) Hedin.
(c) Alof.
(d) Franmar.

5. Who must Sigurd invoke to ensure victory in battle?
(a) Tyr.
(b) Odin.
(c) Athena.
(d) Thor.

6. What is the name of the Swedish king?
(a) Grimnir.
(b) Norad.
(c) Nidud.
(d) Agnar.

7. Where do the chieftains gather after the murder of Hunding?
(a) Amgor.
(b) Himinfall.
(c) ZHsir.
(d) Logafell.

8. What item does Thrym steal?
(a) Thor's hammer.
(b) A crystal goblet.
(c) Odin's daughter.
(d) Yggdrasill.

9. Near what river did Sigurd die?
(a) Rhine.
(b) Seine.
(c) Volga.
(d) Rhone.

10. What was the name of the king's second wife?
(a) Hera.
(b) Hjeleni.
(c) Hege.
(d) Hjordis.

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

12. How many pieces of wisdom does Sigrdrifa impart?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 10.

13. Who is Sigrdrifa?
(a) Sigurd's wife.
(b) Atli's mother.
(c) Valkyrie.
(d) Sigurd's sister.

14. What kind of spell had been cast on Sigrdrifa?
(a) Incurable illness.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Lameness.
(d) Ugliness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sigurd is suddenly able to understand the language of what animal?

2. Which of the following is not mentioned in this Edda?

3. Foolish men often do which of the following?

4. Which animals travel with Thor's party?

5. How many heads does the old woman have?

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