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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adventure 17, How Siegfried Was Bewailed and Burned.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Brunhild upset by Gunther's engagement of Kriemhild and Siegfried?
(a) She resented Kriemhild's beauty.
(b) She wanted Siegfried herself.
(c) She thinks that Siegfried is a lowly messenger.
(d) She thinks that Siegfried is too good for Kriemhild.

2. Which kings unite to march against King Gunther's lands?
(a) Ludegast and Hagen.
(b) Etzel and Rudiger.
(c) Folker and Etzel.
(d) Ludeger and Ludegast.

3. What do Siegfried's warriors want to do immediately?
(a) Fetch a minister to administer last rites.
(b) Avenge Siegfried's death.
(c) Fight Gunther's warriors.
(d) Bear his body to the cathedral.

4. Who is guarding the Nibelungers' land when Siegfried arrives?
(a) A dwarf, Albric.
(b) Brunhild.
(c) Hagen.
(d) A giant.

5. What does Siegmund say to Gunther upon his visit to Worms to visit Gunther and Brunhild?
(a) Your wife is attired magnificently, as according to her station.
(b) I am very glad I came!
(c) I thank you for receiving me with the same honors as befit my son.
(d) Ever since my son gained your friendship I have wanted to meet you.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many warriors go with Siegfried to win the hand of the fair maiden?

2. Who discovers Siegfried's body?

3. Of what does Kriemhild accuse Brunhild during their argument about their husbands?

4. Why does Siegfried go to bring rare warriors to Isenstein after the contest between Gunther and Brunhild is over?

5. What items are needed for the contest between Brunhild and Gunther?

(see the answer key)

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