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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who carries Kriemhild's message to Gunther?
(a) Herrat.
(b) Etzel's minstrels.
(c) Rudeger.
(d) Kriemhild.

2. What is Kriemhild's dream about?
(a) The fate of a stallion.
(b) The fate of an eagle.
(c) The fate of a mare.
(d) The fate of a falcon.

3. What does Kriemhild do before Siegfried's body is interred?
(a) Kisses his face.
(b) Insults Gunther.
(c) Challenges Brunhild to a contest.
(d) Accuses Hagen of murder.

4. Who does not join the mourners at the cathedral?
(a) All answers are incorrect.
(b) The people of Burgundy.
(c) Gunther.
(d) Hagen.

5. What do the four newlyweds do after mass is sung the morning after the wedding night?
(a) Don festive clothing and dance the customary post-nuptial dance.
(b) Bestow lavish gifts on noble men and women.
(c) Attend the royal rites and become crowned.
(d) Preside over the wedding feast.

6. What happens when Hagen approaches Siegfried's bier?
(a) Kriemhild begins to scream at him.
(b) Siegfried's wounds begin to heal.
(c) Siegfried's wounds begin to bleed.
(d) Siegfried stirs where he is lying.

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

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

9. Why does the meeting between Etzel's messengers and Brunhild have to be delayed?
(a) Brunhild is ill.
(b) Brunhild is in ill cheer.
(c) Brunhild is away at war.
(d) Brunhild is visiting her people.

10. What theme runs through the chapter in which the warriors meet Brunhild?
(a) Winning lands and riches through strength.
(b) Redeeming the people through acts of heroism.
(c) Presenting oneself as a worthy opponent or lover.
(d) Banishing evil from the world.

11. Who greets Siegfried when he arrives at King Gunther's castle?
(a) Siegmund.
(b) Kriemhild.
(c) Hagen.
(d) Brunhild.

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

13. How many days of festivities occur before Brunhild and Kriemhild begin quarreling?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Six.
(d) Twelve.

14. What does King Hagen and his court notice about Siegfried and his warriors?
(a) Their dazzling and magnificent swords.
(b) Their warlike attitude.
(c) Their dazzling and magnificent clothing.
(d) Their boastful attitude.

15. What is the name of Kriemhild's child?
(a) Ortlieb.
(b) Swemmeline.
(c) Werbel.
(d) Rudeger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Brunhild and Kriemhild greet each other the first time they meet?

2. For how long do the feasts and festivals continue while Siegfried and Kriemhild are in Burgundy?

3. Who waits upon Kriemhild as she mourns?

4. What items are needed for the contest between Brunhild and Gunther?

5. Where does Kriemhild live?

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