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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kriemhild tell the warriors she gathers to wait for?

2. Which noblemen lead the knights to withdraw from the tournament that takes place after church in Adventure 31?

3. Who seemingly approves of every action that Hagen takes?

4. What does Dietrich overhear Hagen and Gunther saying about him in Adventure 39?

5. Why does the Margravine cry when she gives Hagen the shield he asks for as a gift?

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

Explain the animosity between Brunhild and Kriemhild. Why could they not be brought into some kind of peaceful relationship? What prevented their peace? How did other characters either feed or neglect to resolve their animosity?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the importance of hospitality and clemency in the Nibelungenlied. Cite three instances where someone is allowed to survive a battle, and describe the benefits that accrued to the person who let them go.

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