Nibelungenlied Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the estate in Burgundy?
(a) Rhine.
(b) Xanten.
(c) Worms.
(d) Netherlands.

3. What country does Etzel rule?
(a) Norway.
(b) Iceland.
(c) Hungary.
(d) Pochlarn.

4. What person does Kriemhild notify first after discovering Siegfried's murder?
(a) Gunther.
(b) Siegmund.
(c) Uote.
(d) Brunhild.

5. Who discovers Siegfried's body?
(a) A chamberlain.
(b) Kriemhild.
(c) Brunhild.
(d) Gunther.

6. What occasion causes Etzel to seek Kriemhild's hand in marriage?
(a) Etzel came of age.
(b) Etzel's wife died.
(c) Etzel wanted to take a second wife.
(d) Etzel had just been made king.

7. What does Brunhild give Gunther and his men after she explains the games?
(a) An army of a thousand champions.
(b) Her weapons.
(c) Time to consider the consequences.
(d) A cloud cloak.

8. Who is Kriemhild's mother?
(a) Helca.
(b) Brunhild.
(c) Albric.
(d) Dame Uta.

9. When Kriemhild dreams repeatedly of home, what brother is in her dream?
(a) Gernot.
(b) Dancrat.
(c) Giselher.
(d) Gunther.

10. How is Kriemhild convinced to marry Etzel?
(a) Etzel is rich and powerful.
(b) Etzel is handsome and strong.
(c) It will help her forget Siegfried.
(d) It will help her avenge Siegfried's murder.

11. Where does Kriemhild live?
(a) The Netherlands.
(b) Burgundy.
(c) Denmark.
(d) Isenstein.

12. What advice does Hagen give to Gunther regarding Kriemhild's invitation?
(a) Send Brunhild to make peace with Kriemhild.
(b) Keep Etzel's messengers close for as long as possible.
(c) Imprison Etzel's messengers.
(d) Tell Etzel's messengers misleading lies about Kriemhild.

13. What does Brunhild and her ladies observe Siegfried do for Gunther that is designed to make Gunther look more kingly?
(a) Place a crown on his head.
(b) Hand him a sword.
(c) Hand him a lance.
(d) Hold a stirrup.

14. How does Gunther answer Kriemhild's messengers?
(a) He will send Gernot and Giselher but not Hagen.
(b) He will confer with his friends and answer.
(c) He will not allow anyone to go.
(d) He will answer her after the tournament.

15. How long does Kriemhild go without speaking to Gunther after Siegfried dies?
(a) Two-and-one-half years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Three-and-one-half years.
(d) Three years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pledges to harm Siegfried or die in the attempt?

2. What does Dame Uta give to the messenger who brings news of Gunther's safe return?

3. Which of these characters is not a brother of Kriemhild?

4. What does Kriemhild dream?

5. How many vassals does Kriemhild take with her to the Netherlands?

(see the answer keys)

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