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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 does not share in the feast?

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

3. Who kills Helgi?

4. Where will the gods gather to battle?

5. Which is not an item away taken by Sigurd?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Hogni's thoughts about the ring sent by Gudrun?

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

3. What is Gudrun's message to Sigurd?

4. What is the Edda's view on friendship?

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

6. What confession does Hedin make to Helgi? How does Helgi react?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As in most literature, love triangles are often the cause of pain and death. The same is true in the Eddas. In some cases, there is no actual infidelity, only the desire to have another's mate for your own. Discuss the moral implications of thought versus deed in regards to infidelity.

Essay Topic 2

Loki is one of the most famous characters in Norse mythology as well as being extremely powerful. However, stories are often conflicted about Loki's true nature. Write your opinion regarding Loki's character. Was Loki a trickster or a devil? Was Loki mischievous or evil? Give examples of some of Loki's acts.

Essay Topic 3

In many of the Eddas, people are turned into or are approached by talking animals. In some cases, people learn to communicate with certain animals by drinking blood or performing other rites. Choose one of the following: Write about the metaphors involved in using birds, such as eagles and ravens, in the Eddas OR how a person or god could be turned into an animal as a punishment, curse or lesson to be learned.

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