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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hildebrand ask of Gunther after Rudeger is killed?

2. What does Rudeger tell Hagen and his men when they pass into his territory?

3. Whom does Rudeger's daughter balk at kissing?

4. What happens when a Hun is killed in the tournament?

5. The poet warns the reader that the sword Gernot receives from Rudiger is used later for what purpose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the importance of the Nibelungers' in the Nibelungenlied. How does their gold affect the plot? How do the other gifts and things they supply affect the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Does Hagen bring his doom upon himself by insulting the queen? Is his conscience struck for having killed Siegfried?

Essay Topic 3

Write a three-part essay that analyzes Kriemhild's culpability for her husband's murder. Pick three events or situations from the poem that you think give Kriemhild culpability for the murder of her husband and explain your point of view. Then take the opposite point of view of those events or situations and explain why Kriemhild can also be considered blameless, or nearly blameless. In the final section, provide your opinion about the most reasonable assessment of Kriemhild's culpability. Provide examples from the poem to support your arguments.

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