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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. Thor asks the other person to tell him about the otherworldly names of which of the following?
(a) Odin.
(b) Earth.
(c) Yggdrasill.
(d) Asgard.

2. The Edda states that friends should be _____.
(a) Possessive.
(b) Careful.
(c) Protective.
(d) Mutual givers.

3. Which item is requested by Loki when he arrives at Hymir's Hall?
(a) Food.
(b) A bed.
(c) Water.
(d) Mead.

4. What symbol is recommended for protection?
(a) Sprig of holly.
(b) Personal talisman.
(c) Runes.
(d) Odin's Mark.

5. To whom will Sigurd deliver treasure?
(a) Loki.
(b) Giuki.
(c) Odin.
(d) Frigg.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What item does Thor set out to find?

3. What will cause the deaths of Regin and Fafnir?

4. Who is the first to see Helgi in spirit after he dies?

5. What mark is branded onto the woman?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Gudrun after she gathered Sigurd's body?

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

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

4. What is Herborg's tale of woe?

5. Explain the death of Hunding at Helgi's hand and the consequences.

6. Name at least one reason Thor objects to the marriage of his daughter to the ogre.

7. What is the conversation between Brynhild and the giantess?

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

9. How should a wise Norseman speak?

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

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