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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. Where does the greedy serpent live?

2. How old is Helgi when he kills Hunding?

3. Which of the Lappish king's sons is captured?

4. Who is supposedly going to kill Sigurd?

5. What item does Thor set out to find?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Gunnar's thoughts regarding the possible loss of Brynhild?

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

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

4. How do Sigurd and Regin meet?

5. What incident occurs as Helgi rests after killing Hunding?

6. According to the Seeress, who will avenge Baldr?

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

8. What is the prophecy given by Freyia in regards to the gods?

9. How does Odin test Geirrod?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the gods Thor and Loki. Include examples of power, bravery and cunning in and out of battle.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Odin was well known for donning disguises whenever he was attempting to trick or test someone or otherwise hide his identity. Examine Odin's use of disguises. Explain why a disguise would be necessary for the father of all the gods. How successful was Odin with his deceptions?

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