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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 too good for Kriemhild.
(d) She thinks that Siegfried is a lowly messenger.

2. What happens when Hagen approaches Siegfried's bier?
(a) Siegfried's wounds begin to bleed.
(b) Siegfried stirs where he is lying.
(c) Kriemhild begins to scream at him.
(d) Siegfried's wounds begin to heal.

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

4. What does Siegfried do with the treasure he wins from the Nibelungers?
(a) He takes it to his castle.
(b) He builds a castle with it.
(c) He puts it in a cave.
(d) He spends it on Kriemhild.

5. Who does not join the mourners at the cathedral?
(a) All answers are incorrect.
(b) Gunther.
(c) The people of Burgundy.
(d) Hagen.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Siegfried, acting as Gunther's messenger, shows up in Burgundy without Gunther, what does Giselher assume?

2. For how long do the feasts and festivals continue while Siegfried and Kriemhild are in Burgundy?

3. Who greets Siegfried when he arrives at King Gunther's castle?

4. What social rank does Liudegast hold?

5. Which answer describes Gunther's wedding night?

(see the answer key)

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