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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. Gripir assures Sigurd that he will always be thought of as a:
(a) Devoted son.
(b) Strong warrior.
(c) Noble leader.
(d) Fierce competitor.

2. What is the name of the Swedish king's only daughter?
(a) Helge.
(b) Asgard.
(c) Bodvild.
(d) Brunhilda.

3. What is the name of Hunding's kingdom?
(a) Valhalla.
(b) Volsung.
(c) Hunland.
(d) Borghild.

4. Who will supposedly be turned into stone at the harbor?
(a) Hati.
(b) Hrimgerd.
(c) Svava.
(d) Alof.

5. In which country did the story begin?
(a) France.
(b) Norway.
(c) Denmark.
(d) Belgium.

Short Answer Questions

1. A man should never be ashamed of which of the following?

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

3. Sigurd and Regin meet after Sigurd purchases which item?

4. Who does Atli blame for barring ships from entering the fjord?

5. For how many days is Grimnir tortured?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Gudrun's message to Sigurd?

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

4. What is offered to Gunnar and Hogni in exchange for their presence at Atli's hall?

5. Which character turns into a eagle? Why does it happen? What is the bird's purpose?

6. How does Thor deceive the ogre?

7. What fates befall Gunnar and Hogni?

8. Name some of the girls' great feats before they came to live in Frodi's hall.

9. How does Iormunrekk react to the news of the arrival of Sorli and Hamdir?

10. How does Loki behave once insulted at Hymir's Hall?

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