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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adventure 32, How Bl?del Was Slain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who greets Siegfried when he arrives at King Gunther's castle?
(a) Kriemhild.
(b) Brunhild.
(c) Siegmund.
(d) Hagen.

2. What fair maiden of suitable standing does Siegfried decide to woo?
(a) Sieglind.
(b) Etzel.
(c) Kriemhild.
(d) Burgardy.

3. What oath has Kriemhild taken?
(a) Not to marry a foreigner.
(b) Never to speak.
(c) Not to rest until she has avenged the death of her father.
(d) Never to marry.

4. What does the messenger tell Dame Uta to prepare for Gunther's return?
(a) A wedding feast.
(b) A triumphal parade.
(c) An elaborate tapestry.
(d) A tournament.

5. After the murder of Siegfried, what does Siegmund want Kriemhild to do?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Know that she is cherished by himself, Siegfried's men and people.
(c) Rule over Siegfried's realm.
(d) Raise Siegfried's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Gunther send to Burgundy with news of his imminent arrival?

2. What occasion causes Etzel to seek Kriemhild's hand in marriage?

3. Oddly enough, who is sent as a messenger to Uote and Kriemhild at Burgundy after the contest between Gunther and Brunhild?

4. What is Brunhild's reaction when Kriemhild stays in Burgundy after the murder of Siegfried?

5. Kriemhild asks which king to help her escape the bloodbath?

(see the answer key)

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