1. What does Siegfried tell Gunther before he goes to bring warriors back to Isenstein after the contest between Gunther and Brunhild is over?
(a) Remember you promised that I will marry your sister.
(b) I will be back in a fortnight.
(c) Do not fear Brunhild.
(d) Tell Brunhild it is your idea that I go.

2. Who is pleased to house Gunther and his group on their way to Hungary?
(a) Gelpfrat.
(b) Eckewart.
(c) Rudiger.
(d) Else.

3. Why is Siegfried's son, Gunther, left at home with Siegfried visited Burgundy?
(a) Siegfried does not trust Brunhild.
(b) He is away at school when Siegfried leaves.
(c) He is conducting other diplomatic business.
(d) He is too young.

4. Who is Albric?
(a) He is the wise man whom Gunther consults.
(b) He is the jester at Brunhild's court.
(c) He is the protector of the Nibelungers' gold.
(d) He is Siegfried's courtier.

5. When Kriemhild dreams repeatedly of home, what brother is in her dream?
(a) Dancrat.
(b) Gunther.
(c) Gernot.
(d) Giselher.

Short Answer Questions

1. While they are arguing, what evidence does Brunhild provide to Kriemhild that she thinks supports the idea that Siegfried is the vassal of Gunther?

2. Why does Siegfried gather an army of a thousand Nibelungers?

3. In whom does Kriemhild take comfort as she makes her decision about where to live?

4. After the queens start to argue about their husbands' rank, why do the people wonder when they see the queens at the cathedral?

5. What does Siegmund ask Kriemhild to do after Siegfried's funeral?

(see the answer key)

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