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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 is the name of the second-eldest son born to Loki and Sigyn?

2. Whom did Odin send to find and create the chain called Gleipnir?

3. What is the name of Sif's son from before her marriage to Thor?

4. What is the name of Loki's eldest son born to Sigyn in "The Children of Loki"?

5. What is Odin's golden arm-ring called?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Eitri and Brokker?

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

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

4. What does Yggrdrasil refer to?

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

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

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

8. What does Alfheimr refer to?

9. Who is Sigyn? What role does she play in the stories of the collection?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the plot structure of the stories in Norse Mythology. How are the individual stories structured, and how are the stories presented as a whole? Where in the stories do you find the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement?

Essay Topic 2

Examine and discuss the symbolism in "The Apples of Immortality." The image of an apple has been employed in many myths, stories, etc. over time. What do the apples in this story represent? How does this representation connect to others outside of Norse mythology?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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