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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adventure 9, How Siegfried Was Sent to Worms | Adventure 10, How Brunhild Was Received at Worms.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Siegfried pledge to do after he meets Kriemhild?
(a) Win lands and praises in her name.
(b) Fight out of love for her.
(c) Make a fortune for her.
(d) Make her the mother of his children.

2. What is Kriemhild's dream about?
(a) The fate of an eagle.
(b) The fate of a mare.
(c) The fate of a stallion.
(d) The fate of a falcon.

3. What theme runs through the chapter in which the warriors meet Brunhild?
(a) Presenting oneself as a worthy opponent or lover.
(b) Banishing evil from the world.
(c) Redeeming the people through acts of heroism.
(d) Winning lands and riches through strength.

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

5. Why does Siegfried gather an army of a thousand Nibelungers?
(a) To lay siege to Brunhild's territories.
(b) To dissuade Brunhild from delaying her marriage to Gunther.
(c) To take them back to Burgundy with him and Gunther.
(d) To take Brunhild's wealth back to Burgundy safely.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kriemhild give to Siegfried as a reward for his message from Gunther?

3. What happens to suitors who cannot best Brunhild in three games?

4. How many fair ladies accompany Uote and Kriemhild when Siegfried first sees Kriemhild?

5. What maiden grew up of high lineage and is so fair that none in any land could be fairer?

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