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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. Which answer describes Gunther's wedding night?
(a) Brunhild ties him up and hangs him from a peg.
(b) Brunhild escapes from Burgundy before the wedding.
(c) Brunhild surrenders herself and her lands to him.
(d) Brunhild refuses to see Gunther after the wedding.

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

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

4. Why is Siegfried's son, Gunther, left at home with Siegfried visited Burgundy?
(a) Siegfried does not trust Brunhild.
(b) He is away at school when Siegfried leaves.
(c) He is too young.
(d) He is conducting other diplomatic business.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many warriors go with Siegfried to win the hand of the fair maiden?

2. Who makes the clothing that Gunther wears to meet Brunhild?

3. Who is Albric?

4. How many men does Gunther send to Siegfried with an invitation to come to Burgundy?

5. Who carries Kriemhild's message to Gunther?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gifts does Rudiger present to his noble guests before they depart his hall?

2. What does Kriemhild do before Siegfried is buried?

3. How does Etzel's marriage proposal come about?

4. What conditions do Kriemhild and Etzel offer Gunther and his men?

5. 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?

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

7. What ideas oppress Kriemhild after she dreams of walking with, and the kissing her brother Giselher and why does this happen after the dream?

8. Was the death of the single Hun, which was caused by Volker's lance, an accident?

9. Why do Kriemhild's brothers and mother think that she should marry Etzel?

10. What happens after Etzel's men jostle Gunther's men as they leave Etzel's feast?

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