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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of logs do Odin, Vili, and Ve find at the edge of the sea in "Before the Beginning, and After"?

2. Who is described as the god of war in "The Master Builder"?

3. Who are Thor's sons?

4. What is the name of the ancestor of all the giants?

5. Who suggests building a wall around Asgard in "The Master Builder"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alfheimr refer to?

2. Describe the setting of Asgard. Who lives here?

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

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

5. What does Yggrdrasil refer to?

6. Who are Loki's three illigitimate children in “The Children of Loki"?

7. What exchange do Brokk and Eitri make with Loki in "The Treasures of the Gods"?

8. What is the outcome of the plot in "Freya's Unusual Wedding"?

9. What are the treasures created for the gods in "The Treasures of the Gods"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of life and rebirth in Norse Mythology. What symbolism relates to this theme? How does the author develop this theme through character? How does he develop this theme through setting and action?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the cultural and literary significance of the Norse myths. In what ways are the gods and goddesses of Norse mythology similar to the gods of ancient Roman and Greek mythology? How do they differ? What do we gain from these myths?

Essay Topic 3

Define irony and cite examples of irony in the stories from Norse Mythology. What types of irony does the author employ? What is the purpose of each example of irony? Is irony employed for humor or to build suspense?

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