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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what direction does Frey look and see what is missing from his life in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?
(a) East.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) North.

2. Who is Suttung's daughter?
(a) Laufey.
(b) Bergelmir.
(c) Gunnlod.
(d) Hvergelmir.

3. Whom does the king of the giants say Thor may wrestle in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?
(a) Hlidskjalf.
(b) Vor.
(c) Elli.
(d) Laufey.

4. By what does Skadi have to choose her husband in "The Apples of Immortality"?
(a) By his feet.
(b) By his hands.
(c) By his face.
(d) By his hair.

5. What does Thiazi find on the ground by Idunn's chamber, leading him to know who took her in "The Apples of Immortality"?
(a) An emerald necklace.
(b) A potato.
(c) A falcon feather.
(d) A hazelnut.

6. What does Odin cast into the sky to make Thiazi immortalized in "The Apples of Immortality"?
(a) His son.
(b) His spear.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His helmet.

7. Who does the king of the giants reveal himself to be in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?
(a) Skrymir.
(b) Vor.
(c) Laufey.
(d) Hlidskjalf.

8. How many doors does Valhalla have, according to the narrator in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?
(a) 630.
(b) 230.
(c) 150.
(d) 540.

9. What color hair does the king of the giants of Utgard have in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?
(a) White.
(b) Gray.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

10. For what reason does Frey say he is being punished in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?
(a) Because of his cowardly behavior in battle.
(b) Because of his arrogance in sitting in Odin's seat.
(c) Because he secretly wed the goddess of wisdom.
(d) Because he dared the gods to set him free.

11. What is the second promise from the gods to Skadi as recompense for her father's death in "The Apples of Immortality"?
(a) That they will make her laugh again.
(b) That they will make her a god.
(c) That he will bring her husband back to life.
(d) That Loki will marry her.

12. What unique ability does Loki claim to have when questioned by the king of the giants in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?
(a) To drink more than anyone.
(b) To make better jokes than anyone.
(c) To eat faster than anyone.
(d) To run faster than anyone.

13. How long in the future does Gerd say she will meet Frey when she speaks with Skirnir in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?
(a) Three days.
(b) Nine days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Ten days.

14. Suttung gives the precious mead to his daughter to watch over inside of what mountain in "The Mead of Poets"?
(a) Hnitbjorg.
(b) Laufey.
(c) Hvergelmir.
(d) Bergelmir.

15. What color hair is the giant said to have in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?
(a) Red.
(b) Gray.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the fire demon who has a flaming sword in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?

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

3. What is the name of Thialfi's father?

4. Who created Gullinbursti?

5. What did the gods do to resolve their truce in "The Mead of Poets"?

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