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

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

3. Where is the city of Xanten located?
(a) The Netherlands.
(b) China.
(c) Burgundy.
(d) Germany.

4. What happens to Brunhild after she lies with Gunther?
(a) She loses her vast strength.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) She resigns her anger.
(d) She resigns her maiden shame.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Whom does Siegfried appoint as commander of the rearguard when he fights Gunther's invaders?

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

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