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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. What does Kriemhild's dream foretell will happen to Siegfried on the hunt?
(a) There will be an attempt on his life.
(b) A man will vent his malice on him.
(c) Boars will chase him and gore him to death.
(d) Flowers will drown in blood.

2. After the queens start to argue about their husbands' rank, why do the people wonder when they see the queens at the cathedral?
(a) The queens are arrayed in splendor, such as has never before been seen.
(b) The queens arrive separately.
(c) The queens do not greet each other when they arrive simultaneously at the cathedral.
(d) Brunhild arrives with Siegfried while Kriemhild stands alone.

3. What does Dame Uta give to the messenger who brings news of Gunther's safe return?
(a) A wedding feast.
(b) A gift of serving women.
(c) Large swaths of territory.
(d) Twenty-four gold bracelets.

4. 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) Preside over the wedding feast.
(d) Attend the royal rites and become crowned.

5. On whom do Liudegast and Luidegar supposedly declare war?
(a) Denmark.
(b) Burgundy.
(c) Isenstein.
(d) The Netherlands.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Kriemhild is unable to take the remainder of Siegfried's treasure to her new home, what does Rudiger tell her?

2. What is the name of Kriemhild's child?

3. Where does Kriemhild lodge on her way to Etzel?

4. What does Brunhild and her ladies observe Siegfried do for Gunther that is designed to make Gunther look more kingly?

5. Who convinces Kriemhild to do what she does in response to Siegmund's request?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Brunhild want Gunther to invite Siegfried and Kriemhild to visit?

2. Why does Hildebrand slay Kriemhild?

3. Name three honorable acts that Iring performs.

4. What is Kriemhild's relation to Rudiger and Gotelind?

5. Why do Gunther and Gernot decide to introduce Kriemhild to Siegfried, even though she has never been introduced to a knight before?

6. What is the story that Hagen relates to Gunther about Siegfried?

7. Describe Gunther's men's arrival at Rudeger's hall.

8. What are the games in which Gunther will have to best Brunhild?

9. What happens when Bloedelin confronts Hagen and his men?

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

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