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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 wrote Myths of the Norsemen?
2. With whom has Loki had three children in the land of the frost giants in "The Children of Loki"?
3. Who is described as the god of poetry in "The Master Builder"?
4. What does the author claim Loki's real weapon is in "The Players"?
5. What name do Odin, Ve, and Vili give to the woman they create from the log?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do the gods decide to build a wall in "The Master Builder"?
2. Who is Thor? What are Thor's powers?
3. What/who is Ymir and how does this figure into Norse mythology?
4. What is the initial offer of the stranger in "The Master Builder"?
5. What exchange do Brokk and Eitri make with Loki in "The Treasures of the Gods"?
6. What are the treasures created for the gods in "The Treasures of the Gods"?
7. Who is Odin? What are the notable traits of this character?
8. How does Loki manage to trick the builder in "The Master Builder"?
9. What are the nine worlds of Norse mythology and who lives in each?
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
Describe and analyze Loki in the stories of Norse Mythology. Who are Loki's parents? Does he have siblings? Who are his children? What powers does Loki possess? Is he a flawed character?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the author's use of foreshadowing in "The Children of Loki." What is foretold through dream imagery in this story? Is the foreshadowing in this story reliable or is it red herrings?
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