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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. Who did Bor marry and have three sons with?

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

3. What pulls Freya's chariot?

4. What color is Thor's beard?

5. Who is described as the most beautiful of all the Aisir in "The Master Builder"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Eitri and Brokker?

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

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

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

5. How is Freya described in "Freya's Unusual Wedding"?

6. Who has stolen Thor's hammer in "Freya's Unusual Wedding"? Why?

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

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

9. What does Alfheimr refer to?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the concept of "the Other" as demonstrated in the stories of Norse Mythology. What peoples, creatures, or groups are discriminated against? Why? What morals or lessons arise from these stories?

Essay Topic 2

Who are Frey and Freya? Discuss these characters. Who are their parents? In what stories are they featured in the collection? What characteristics do they exhibit?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze Odin in the stories of Norse Mythology. What are the main characteristics that Odin exhibits? What are his actions in the stories? What motivates Odin? Does Odin have a tragic flaw?

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