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

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

3. What is the name of Regin's father?
(a) Hercules.
(b) Hreidmar.
(c) Hunding.
(d) Hedewig.

4. What happens to the first speaker at the end of the poem?
(a) He turns to stone.
(b) Loki captures the first speaker.
(c) The first speaker flies away.
(d) Thor kills the man with his hammer.

5. Where will the gods gather to battle?
(a) Sigrdrifa.
(b) Mismade.
(c) Surt.
(d) Gnita-heath.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does not share in the feast?

2. Which character does Helgi wich to avoid?

3. It is predicted that the strength of which person/group will fade away?

4. What is Ottar eating when he is killed?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Oddrun encounter Gunnar? What was he doing at the time?

2. Who is Gripir? What is Gripir's role in the Edda?

3. Why does Thrym steal and hide Thor's hammer? Does Thrym's plan work?

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

5. What is Gudrun's message to Sigurd?

6. What fates befall Gunnar and Hogni?

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

8. The Seeress states that no men will come to see her again until what event?

9. Describe what happened when King Hraudung's sons went out on a fishing expedition.

10. What advice does Sigrdrifa give to Sigurd on being victorious in battle?

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