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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 is unusual about Queen Brunhild?
(a) She frequently condemns to death men who offend her.
(b) She is respected as much as a man of her station.
(c) She is very strong physically.
(d) She has never been seen in public because she is so beautiful.

2. What maiden grew up of high lineage and is so fair that none in any land could be fairer?
(a) Brunhild.
(b) Uote.
(c) The Queen.
(d) Kriemhild.

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

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

5. What is the literary device that describes Kriemhild's dream?
(a) Prophecy.
(b) Personification.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Characterization.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which kings unite to march against King Gunther's lands?

3. Who is determined to woo Kriemhild?

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

5. From whom does Siegfried win the cloud-cloak?

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