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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adventure 35, How Iring Was Slain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hildebrand allow all of Dietrich's knights to accompany him to find out about the lamenting?
(a) No answer is correct.
(b) Because he is elderly.
(c) Because he is likely to be insulted by Etzel's men.
(d) Because they want to accompany him.

2. What is the reward offered by Kriemhild for Hagen's head?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) A pile of red gold.
(c) Many fine lands.
(d) Many fine castles.

3. Why is there much pushing and shoving as the Huns and the Burgundians enter the church?
(a) Hagen and Volker refuse to stand aside so all may enter easily.
(b) Etzel and Kriemhild refuse to stand aside so all may enter easily.
(c) Tempers are roused and jostling is natural.
(d) No answer is correct.

4. What does the messenger tell Dame Uta to prepare for Gunther's return?
(a) A tournament.
(b) A wedding feast.
(c) A triumphal parade.
(d) An elaborate tapestry.

5. What advice does Ortwine give King Gunther?
(a) Kill the captive kings in front of the gathered crowd.
(b) Let the captured kings return home in safety, with gifts.
(c) Bring out all the fair damsels to inspire men to fight hard in the tournament.
(d) Kill Siegfried before he can plot against the kingdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stands guard over Gunther, his brothers, and the other nobles after the Midsummer's Eve festivities?

2. How many warriors die in the second round of fighting?

3. How long does Kriemhild go without speaking to Gunther after Siegfried dies?

4. Why does Hagen advise the Burgundian warriors to wear armor to church?

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

(see the answer key)

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