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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where do the Lappish king's sons go to hunt?
(a) Wolfbane.
(b) Freyr's Fjord.
(c) Wolfdale.
(d) Willow Hollow.

4. What item does Sigrdrifa give to Sigurd?
(a) Mail.
(b) Ale.
(c) Chalice.
(d) Sword.

5. Which animals travel with Thor's party?
(a) Goats.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of spell had been cast on Sigrdrifa?

2. Where does the greedy serpent live?

3. Which of Odin's creatures is eager to feast at the battle?

4. What was the name of the king?

5. How many pieces of wisdom does Sigrdrifa impart?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Edda's view on friendship?

2. What topic does Freyia want to discuss? Why?

3. What confession does Hedin make to Helgi? How does Helgi react?

4. What does Gripir predict in regard to the prince's daughter?

5. What challenge does Hymir issue to Thor to prove his superior strength?

6. What are Gunnar's thoughts regarding the possible loss of Brynhild?

7. Why is Fafnir surprised at Sigurd's appearance?

8. What was seen in Glaumvor's dream?

9. How does the conflict begin in The Death of Sinfiotli?

10. How does Gudrun respond to Atli's invitation to her brothers?

(see the answer keys)

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