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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. What secret does Hagen elicit from Kriemhild?
(a) Gunther's weakness.
(b) Siegfried's vulnerability.
(c) Siegfried's cloud-cloak.
(d) Brunhild's power.

2. When Kriemhild first sees Siegfried, how is Siegfried's personal appearance described?
(a) He is outfitted as the greatest warrior that ever lived.
(b) None is his equal for looks.
(c) His flaxen hair makes him look like a golden god.
(d) He is barely distinguishable from his kinsmen, except by his exceptional height.

3. What quenches the terrible thirst of the Burgundian warriors trapped in the hall?
(a) Wine.
(b) Well water.
(c) Blood.
(d) Urine.

4. What does Dame Uta tell Gunther's men?
(a) To take prisoners as they enter Hungary.
(b) Not to go to Hungary.
(c) To burn the crops of the first town they reach.
(d) To arm themselves as they enter Hungary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What fair maiden of suitable standing does Siegfried decide to woo?

2. Who wants Gunther and Kriemhild to start speaking again after Siegfried dies?

3. Why does Ortwin suggest to Gunther that he bring out lovely maidens for his guests to see at the festivities in Adventure 5?

4. Who travels to Kriemhild on Etzel's behalf?

5. What does Gunther do when the battle begins in the feast hall?

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