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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do Kriemhild and Siegfried behave when they first meet?
(a) They exchange tender looks in secret.
(b) They convey their mutual enmity.
(c) It is obvious to the court that they fall in love at first sight.
(d) Kriemhild is too shy to look at Siegfried, who is disappointed.

3. Who is determined to woo Kriemhild?
(a) Gunther.
(b) Siegfried.
(c) Siegmund.
(d) Hagen.

4. Whose position does Kriemhild assume after she and Siegfried have been married for ten years?
(a) Hadburg's.
(b) Dame Uta's.
(c) Lady Sieglind's.
(d) Brunhild's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the murder of Siegfried, what does Siegmund want Kriemhild to do?

2. Who does Kriemhild blame for the death of Siegfried?

3. How does Siegfried subdue Brunhild?

4. In Adventure 4, what does the secret messenger convey to Kriemhild?

5. Who is unwilling to give up the plot to murder Siegfried?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Kriemhild weeps when she sees Hagen and Folker talking together?

2. What is the significance of Gunther's decision to send Siegfried ahead as a messenger to return word of his marriage with Brunhild?

3. Why does Hagen attempt to explain to Gelpfrat what actually happens to the ferryman?

4. Dietrich asks for permission to take his leave of the battle between Gunther and the Hunnish warriors. Whom does he take with him by permission of Gunther?

5. When Gunther approaches Siegfried to sort out the truth of Kriemhild's allegations that he violated Brunhild, why is he so cautious when he speaks to Siegried?

6. What is Kriemhild's role in Gunther's suit of Brunhild?

7. Describe Etzel's feast for Gunther and his men.

8. What happens after Kriemhild decides to stay in Burgundy?

9. What prior connections does Etzel have with Hagen?

10. Describe Kriemhild's relationship with her new land.

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