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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. What dream does Kriemhild relate to Siegfried before his hunting trip?
(a) A dream of defeat.
(b) A dream of victory.
(c) A dream of treasure.
(d) A dream of treason.

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

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

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) Banishing evil from the world.
(d) Presenting oneself as a worthy opponent or lover.

5. How long do Kriemhild and the Nibelungers keep watch over Siegfried's body?
(a) Seven days.
(b) Ten days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Kriemhild forgive for involvement in the murder of Siegfried?

2. What further insult does Hagen reign upon Siegfried's lifeless body after they bring it back to the fortress?

3. What does Dame Uta give to the messenger who brings news of Gunther's safe return?

4. When Siegfried, acting as Gunther's messenger, shows up in Burgundy without Gunther, what does Giselher assume?

5. What do Siegfried's warriors want to do immediately?

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