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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adventure 19, How the Treasure of the Nibelungers Was Brought to Worms.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days of festivities occur before Brunhild and Kriemhild begin quarreling?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Six.
(d) Eleven.

2. What does Gunther tell Brunhild at first when she wishes for him to invite his sister and her husband to visit them?
(a) They live too far away.
(b) The queen just had a son and cannot travel.
(c) I would be glad to see these guests you request.
(d) I shall dispatch Hagen to invite them.

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

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

5. What does Kriemhild think about as soon as she sees Siegfried's dead body?
(a) Gunther's weakness in preventing Hagen's assassination.
(b) Brunhild's disdain for her.
(c) Hagen's questions about Siegfried's vulnerability.
(d) Siegfried's reputation among her people.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Hagen and Gunther propose to hunt for with Siegfried?

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

4. How long does Kriemhild go without speaking to Gunther after Siegfried dies?

5. What does Siegmund ask Kriemhild to do after Siegfried's funeral?

(see the answer key)

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