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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. To whom was the promise made?
2. Who had been taking care of the girl?
3. Which king has lost most of his men?
4. What does Gudrun add to Atli's ale?
5. How many winters has the girl been kept from her father?
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
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
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.
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