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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. Who does Kriemhild blame for the death of Siegfried?
(a) Brunhild.
(b) Hagen and Brunhild.
(c) Hagen.
(d) Herself, for telling Hagen where Siegfried is vulnerable.

2. What does Siegmund announce when Siegfried and Kriemhild arrive in the Netherlands?
(a) That Brunhild has given birth to a boy named Siegfried.
(b) That Siegfried and Kriemhild will marry.
(c) That Kriemhild has given birth to a boy named Gunther.
(d) That Siegfried is king of the Netherlanders.

3. Why does Hagen not want to go with Siegfried and Kriemhild?
(a) He does not want to leave his family behind.
(b) He was engaged to a woman in Burgundy.
(c) He has always served in Gunther's lands.
(d) He is afraid to live in the Netherlands.

4. During what part of the year is Siegfried knighted?
(a) Midwinter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Midsummer.
(d) Fall.

5. When Siegfried tells Kriemhild that it is time to go back to the Netherlands, what does she want to do before they leave?
(a) Spend time with her mother, Uote
(b) Have a new wardrobe of rich gowns constructed.
(c) Divide lands between herself and her brothers.
(d) Get to know her new dear sister, Brunhild.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kriemhild dream?

3. What do the four newlyweds do after mass is sung the morning after the wedding night?

4. With whom does Kriemhild discuss her dream?

5. Who is unwilling to give up the plot to murder Siegfried?

(see the answer key)

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