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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adventure 31, How the Knights Went to Church.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What old wrong does Kriemhild bring up at court in front of everyone?
(a) When will you retrieve the treasure of the Nibelungs?
(b) Why did you force me to reveal how to kill Siegfried?
(c) Why did you use a javelin to kill my husband?
(d) What did you do with the treasure of the Nibelungs?

2. For how long does Kriemhild lie in mourning?
(a) Nine years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Three-and-a-half years.

3. What does Gunther say he must do before he can accept the invitation to visit Etzel and Kriemhild?
(a) Consult Brunhild.
(b) Consult his council.
(c) Consult Hagen.
(d) Consult his brothers.

4. Kriemhild describes the punishment that Siegfried delivers to her for vexing Brunhild as what?
(a) Ample vengeance.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) A beating.
(d) Causing her repentance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the queens start to argue about their husbands' rank, why do the people wonder when they see the queens at the cathedral?

2. What makes the sound that causes Gunther to command that his men stop battling?

3. How many princes of lofty rank rode before Etzel to meet Kriemhild on her way to wed him?

4. How does Siegfried plan to win the hand of the fair maiden he is wooing?

5. The poet warns the reader that the sword Gernot receives from Rudiger is used later for what purpose?

(see the answer key)

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