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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who will supposedly be turned into stone at the harbor?
2. With what does Fafnir attempt to kill Sigurd?
3. Who is sent to spend the winter at King Svafnir's hall?
4. What happens to the first speaker at the end of the poem?
5. What is the name of the Swedish king's only daughter?
Short Essay Questions
1. What confession does Hedin make to Helgi? How does Helgi react?
2. What was seen in Glaumvor's dream?
3. Why does Thrym steal and hide Thor's hammer? Does Thrym's plan work?
4. What is offered to Gunnar and Hogni in exchange for their presence at Atli's hall?
5. Explain the death of Hunding at Helgi's hand and the consequences.
6. What topic does Freyia want to discuss? Why?
7. How and where is Andvari caught by Loki?
8. How does Loki behave once insulted at Hymir's Hall?
9. Name some of the girls' great feats before they came to live in Frodi's hall.
10. Name at least one reason Thor objects to the marriage of his daughter to the ogre.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The stories of the widows at Sigurd's grave show clearly that it was common for people to have a great number of marriages. Having children in each marriage was also common. Discuss the reason for the large number of marriages. How did the marriages typically end? Were the marriages formal or based on an informal commitment? What would be an average number of marriages per person based on the information given?
Essay Topic 2
The Eddas can become quite confusing due to multiple spellings or variations of the same name. For example, Odin might be known as Odhinn, Woden, Valfathir, Father, Wise One, High One, etc. Give examples of other people/groups that may use alternate spellings or titles. Why is it a common occurrence? In what other cultures does this occur? Give examples from other cultures, as well.
Essay Topic 3
In several Eddas, people had their hearts cut out. What is the purpose of cutting out a person's heart? What was done with the heart once it was removed? Was the action one of spite or magic? Give examples of each and how the act affected the Edda.
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