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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. What happens to Siegfried's treasure when Kriemhild marries Etzel?
(a) It returns to the cave.
(b) It is distributed to the wedding guests.
(c) It stays with Hagen.
(d) It is sunk in the Rhine River.

2. How do Kriemhild and Siegfried behave when they first meet?
(a) Kriemhild is too shy to look at Siegfried, who is disappointed.
(b) It is obvious to the court that they fall in love at first sight.
(c) They convey their mutual enmity.
(d) They exchange tender looks in secret.

3. What does Brunhild and her ladies observe Siegfried do for Gunther that is designed to make Gunther look more kingly?
(a) Hand him a lance.
(b) Hold a stirrup.
(c) Hand him a sword.
(d) Place a crown on his head.

4. Whom does Gunther send to Burgundy with news of his imminent arrival?
(a) Siegfried.
(b) Albric.
(c) Hagen.
(d) Brunhild.

5. Whom does Kriemhild forgive for involvement in the murder of Siegfried?
(a) Herself.
(b) Everyone except Hagen.
(c) Everyone except Hagen and Gunther.
(d) Gernot and Giselher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Siegfried do with the treasure he wins from the Nibelungers?

2. Of what does Kriemhild accuse Brunhild during their argument about their husbands?

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

4. What does Kriemhild give to Siegfried as a reward for his message from Gunther?

5. Oddly enough, who is sent as a messenger to Uote and Kriemhild at Burgundy after the contest between Gunther and Brunhild?

(see the answer key)

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