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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Kriemhild asks which king to help her escape the bloodbath?
2. Who enters the hall with Dietrich?
3. What does Dietrich think when he hears the crying over Rudeger's death?
4. What does Kriemhild do when Hagen refuses to tell her where the gold is?
5. Why do the Burgundians ask for a truce?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Is the bloodshed that takes place in the Hungarian hall Kriemhild's doing, or does she bring about something that the men have created themselves? Is she driving the men with her grief, or is she just a catalyst for the justice that should have been enacted in the first place?
Essay Topic 2
Repetition is an important characteristic in Das Nibelungenlied. There are various elements in the first half of the poem that are repeated in the second half. Write an essay that provides examples of three patterns that exist in the poem and explain what these patterns contribute to the plot, mood, theme, or other aspect of the poem. Use examples from the poem to support your argument.
Essay Topic 3
Gunther and Siegfried share similarities and differences in their feelings for their new brides, the way they acquired these brides, and the experiences they have on the wedding night. Write an essay that compares and contrasts their early experiences and relationships with their new brides up to and including the wedding night. What do these differences contribute to the plot, tone, and mood of the poem?
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