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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Death of Balder" - "Ragnarok: The Final Destiny of the Gods".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What giantess is summoned to assist in launching Balder's ship in "The Death of Balder"?
(a) Hringhorn.
(b) Hvergelmir.
(c) Hyrrokkin.
(d) Muninn.

2. In addition to a goddess's hand in marriage, what does the stranger request in exchange for building the wall in "The Master Builder"?
(a) The sun and moon.
(b) Thor's hammer.
(c) The stars.
(d) The rivers and seas.

3. What are the men called who have died nobly in battle since the beginning of time?
(a) The Niflheim.
(b) The Saerimnir.
(c) The Einherjar.
(d) The Yggdrasil.

4. What color are the giant's eyes described as in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

5. What is the name of the ancestor of all the giants?
(a) Ratatosk.
(b) Bestla.
(c) Frilla.
(d) Ymir.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against whom does Thialfi run in the race with the giants in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

2. Who is the Norse goddess of wisdom?

3. What weapon kills Balder?

4. What is the name of the king of the giants at Utgard in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

5. Who are Njord's children?

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