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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is referred to as the dark world to the north in "Before the Beginning, and After"?
(a) Niflheim.
(b) Farbauti.
(c) Hlidskjalf.
(d) Yggdrasil.

2. Author Neil Gaiman describes reading the adventures of the Mighty Thor as depicted by what American comics artist when he was a child?
(a) Jack Kirby.
(b) James Wilder.
(c) Mary Addams Thompson.
(d) Roger Lancelyn Green.

3. Who was the only god that was not afraid of the wolf cub that was Loki's child?
(a) Tyr.
(b) Ullr.
(c) Narfi.
(d) Lofn.

4. Who is described as the watchman of the gods in "The Master Builder"?
(a) Ymir.
(b) Heimdall.
(c) Ullr.
(d) Lofn.

5. By what names does Odin call his two ravens?
(a) Lofn and Vor.
(b) Vor and Frilla.
(c) Frigg and Freya.
(d) Huginn and Muninn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hel name her bed when she is led to the lightless world?

2. Who is Loki's mother?

3. Who are the beautiful battle-maidens who collect the souls of the noble dead in battle?

4. Who is described as the comforter and goddess of marriages in Norse mythology?

5. What is the name of Thor's daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Sif and what story does she factor into?

2. Why do the gods decide to build a wall in "The Master Builder"?

3. What does Yggrdrasil refer to?

4. What powers does the narrator describe associated with Thor's hammer in "Freya's Unusual Wedding"?

5. What is the offer that the gods agree to offer the stranger in "The Master Builder"?

6. What are the nine worlds of Norse mythology and who lives in each?

7. Who is Heimdall and what role does he play in the plot of "Freya's Unusual Wedding"?

8. Who is Odin? What are the notable traits of this character?

9. Who assists in preparing Thor for the plot in "Freya's Unusual Wedding"? How is he attired?

10. Who is Thor? What are Thor's powers?

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