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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Kriemhild accuse Brunhild during their argument about their husbands?
(a) Stealing a girdle that Siegfried gives to her on their wedding night.
(b) Being the paramour of a king.
(c) Hiding a former romantic relationship with Siegfried.
(d) Stealing a gold ring that Siegfried gives to her on her wedding night.

2. With what men does Siegfried plan to defeat Liudegast and Luidegar?
(a) The Burgundians.
(b) The Saxons.
(c) The Danes.
(d) The Netherlanders.

3. In Adventure 4, what does the secret messenger convey to Kriemhild?
(a) A gift of love from Siegfried.
(b) A poem of love from Siegfried.
(c) News of how well Siegfried fights the battle against the two kings.
(d) News of her brother's death.

4. What will happen if Gunther cannot best Brunhild?
(a) Gunther alone will be killed.
(b) Brunhild will give Gunther another chance.
(c) Gunther and his three courtiers will all die.
(d) Brunhild will take all of Gunther's lands.

5. Which of these characters is not a brother of Kriemhild?
(a) Siegfried.
(b) Gernot.
(c) Gunther.
(d) Giselher.

6. Who decides that it is time to bring the Nibelung's treasure to Burgundy?
(a) Kriemhild.
(b) Giselher.
(c) Uote.
(d) Hagen.

7. At the family counsel, who amongst them does not want Kriemhild to marry Etzel?
(a) Gernot.
(b) Gunther and Hagen.
(c) Hagen.
(d) Giselher.

8. What fair maiden of suitable standing does Siegfried decide to woo?
(a) Etzel.
(b) Sieglind.
(c) Burgardy.
(d) Kriemhild.

9. Who waits upon Kriemhild as she mourns?
(a) Giselher.
(b) Gernot.
(c) Gunther.
(d) Count Eckewart.

10. Who are the messengers who reach Gunther from Kriemhild and Etzel?
(a) Giselher and Gernot.
(b) Dankwart and Gelfrat.
(c) Folker and Rudeger.
(d) Werbel and Swemmeline.

11. What does Kriemhild give to Siegfried's men?
(a) Siegfried's lands.
(b) Her infant son.
(c) Brunhild's girdle.
(d) Brunhild's ring.

12. What does Gunther give to Etzel's minstrels?
(a) Slaves and property.
(b) News about his kingdom.
(c) More treasure than they can carry.
(d) Tapestries and musical instruments.

13. What does Siegfried tell Gunther before he goes to bring warriors back to Isenstein after the contest between Gunther and Brunhild is over?
(a) Do not fear Brunhild.
(b) Tell Brunhild it is your idea that I go.
(c) I will be back in a fortnight.
(d) Remember you promised that I will marry your sister.

14. What happens to suitors who cannot best Brunhild in three games?
(a) They lose their heads.
(b) They are drawn and quartered.
(c) They sacrifice all their property.
(d) They are banished.

15. Why does Hagen not want to go with Siegfried and Kriemhild?
(a) He is afraid to live in the Netherlands.
(b) He was engaged to a woman in Burgundy.
(c) He has always served in Gunther's lands.
(d) He does not want to leave his family behind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who recognizes immediately that the minstrels are from Etzel's court?

2. During what part of the year is Siegfried knighted?

3. What do Hagen and Gunther propose to hunt for with Siegfried?

4. When is the festival that the Burgundians are invited to taking place?

5. What messengers go to Burgundy to invite Gunther and his men to visit Kriemhild in Hungary?

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