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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gudrun's mother's name?

2. Ottar and which other character have wagered foreign gold?

3. How many winters has the girl been kept from her father?

4. What was the name of the wrinkled baby?

5. How many days does the battle last with Atli?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many battles meant that there were many great rulers. The throne often changed hands, father to son, from the conquered to the victor. Choose at least five rulers mentioned in the Eddas. Compare and contrast their power, prowess, and integrity.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

There were many important groups of people referred to in the Eddas. They include the gods, Norns, Niflungs, and so forth. Which was most important group? List the groups of people mentioned in the Eddas, put them into order of importance, and list the reasons why each group is important and/or powerful.

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