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

2. Sigurd and Regin meet after Sigurd purchases which item?
(a) Longboat.
(b) Broadsword.
(c) Cloak.
(d) Horse.

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

4. How old was Helgi when it was decided he would go into battle?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 6 days.

5. Which character does Helgi wich to avoid?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) Hambral.
(c) Hodbrodd.
(d) Hamal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of creature is Fafnir?

2. What was used to kill Sinfiotli?

3. How many wives does Hiorvard have at the beginning of the Edda?

4. What item does Sigrdrifa give to Sigurd?

5. Where do the chieftains gather after the murder of Hunding?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Oddrun react to finding Borgny in labor?

2. What fates befall Gunnar and Hogni?

3. According to the Edda, what were Gudrun's feelings about Sigurd?

4. What story does Gudrun tell to Thiodrek?

5. How do Sorli and Hamdir react when they meet Erp on the road?

6. What is the result of Rig's teachings to Kin?

7. Why did Harbard refuse to give Thor passage on the ferry?

8. What things are promised to Frodi from the grinding of the magic grindstone?

9. How does Thor deceive the ogre?

10. What do the men do before going up against Sigurd?

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