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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adventures 21 and 22, How Kriemhild Departed and How the Huns Received Kriemhild.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does Brunhild greet Kriemhild when Siegfried and Kriemhild arrive in Burgundy?
(a) She is not tender or true.
(b) She tries to kill Kriemhild.
(c) She greets Kriemhild with pomp and grace.
(d) She greets Kriemhild with false praises.

3. Who escorts the Nibelungs from Worms on their return to their own lands after the murder of Siegfried?
(a) No one.
(b) Giselher and his men.
(c) Gernot, Giselher, and their men.
(d) Gunther and his men.

4. At the end of the chapter in which Kriemhild and Siegfried meet, what does the poet say the love of a beautiful woman leads to?
(a) Good fortune.
(b) Prosperity.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Tragedy.

5. What does Siegmund say to Gunther upon his visit to Worms to visit Gunther and Brunhild?
(a) Ever since my son gained your friendship I have wanted to meet you.
(b) I thank you for receiving me with the same honors as befit my son.
(c) Your wife is attired magnificently, as according to her station.
(d) I am very glad I came!

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Kriemhild become attached while in Pochlarn?

2. When Siegfried tells Kriemhild that it is time to go back to the Netherlands, what does she want to do before they leave?

3. Who makes the clothing that Gunther wears to meet Brunhild?

4. How long does the wedding feast last when Etzel takes Kriemhild as a bride?

5. What items are needed for the contest between Brunhild and Gunther?

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