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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What favor does Folker ask of Rudeger when the Burgundians arrive in Rudeger's stronghold?
(a) He wants Rudeger to give Hagen money and lands.
(b) He wants to marry Rudeger's daughter.
(c) He wants Rudeger to join forces with them.
(d) He wants safe passage through Rudeger's lands.

2. Why does Hagen advise the Burgundian warriors to wear armor to church?
(a) Because they are in a foreign country.
(b) Because Kriemhild plans revenge on them.
(c) Because it is their custom to do so for three days.
(d) Because their armor is the finest attire they possess.

3. What does Kriemhild do to the hall in which six hundred Burgundians are trapped?
(a) Set it on fire.
(b) Shoot flaming arrows at the roof.
(c) Pour hot oil through the roof.
(d) Use a battering ram on the door.

4. What does Volker do when a Hunnish margrave attempts to carry away a wounded countryman?
(a) Kills him with a javelin throw.
(b) Threatens the margrave with death.
(c) Helps the margrave carry the wounded man.
(d) Pierces the wounded man's heart with an arrow.

5. How does Kriemhild plan to start a confrontation on the Burgundians' first morning in Hungary?
(a) She tries to isolate Hagen and poison him.
(b) She thinks that if a Hun is hurt in the tournament, general battle will begin.
(c) She insults Hagen to his face.
(d) She spreads rumors about the Burgundians to stir up the Huns' ill will.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the party discover in the morning after traveling all night?

2. How does Etzel have prior knowledge of Hagen?

3. How many warriors die in the second round of fighting?

4. Who leads King Gunther's group through the country on the other side of the Danube?

5. Why does Kriemhild cry out after the Burgundians retreat?

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