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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The author states that this Edda still brings sorrow upon which people?
2. What item is the maid asked to bring to Gudrun?
3. To whom was the promise made?
4. Sigurd's death leaves Gudrun feeling smaller than which object?
5. Where is Gunnar thrown?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Thievery is a common theme in the Elder Edda. There are many lays and poems that contain tales of thievery among family as well as among enemies. Discuss the theft of treasures from family members versus fallen enemies. Which is the worst crime: stealing from your kin of from a man that you killed? Discuss the moral and practical implications of theft.
Essay Topic 2
Many, even gods, sought answers to questions through prophecy. The Seeresses, Valkyries and other prophets were able to offer advice and even glimpses into the past and future. Discuss the importance of prophecy regarding love and battle. Were the prophets revered or shunned? Who was most likely to visit a prophet?
Essay Topic 3
The Norse people were known as being great warriors that frequently went on long journeys. Discuss travel and how it affected the Norse lifestyle. What did families do when the master of the house was gone for many months? Did the women of the house have the same power? Did the women ever travel? What types of things took place on the journeys? Give an example from one of the Eddas.
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