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

Short Answer Questions

1. After a night of guarding Gunther and the nobles, when Volker says that his chain-mail has "grown cool on me," what does he mean?

2. Who is pleased to house Gunther and his group on their way to Hungary?

3. Who conveys the information that Rudeger has been killed?

4. What do the Burgundian leaders propose to do after the battle in the feast hall?

5. As they are approaching Rudinger's home, why does Eckewart advise Hagen that he should be on guard in Hungary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

When Siegfried first arrives to meet Brunhild, Brunhild watches from the window of her fortress. Why does Siegfried lead a war-horse ashore and hold it for Gunther to mount? What effect does this have on Brunhild and on other characters? Does this action take the form of an immediate effect, a long-lasting effect, or something else? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Why do Gunther,Giselher, and Gernot protect Hagen? What strength does he have that keeps justice from coming down on him? What has he done for Gunther and the others?

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