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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 do Fjalar and Galar call their kettle in "The Mead of Poets"?

2. What is Skidbladnir?

3. Who is Frey's stepmother in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?

4. What is the cavern lit by that Odin enters through the mountain in "The Mead of Poets"?

5. What unique ability does Loki claim to have when questioned by the king of the giants in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What trick does Loki play on Thialfi in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

2. What exchange does Frey make with Skirnir in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?

3. Who is Hoenir?

4. What inciting incident prompts Loki to steal the apples of immortality?

5. What does Loki do for comic relief in "The Apples of Immortality"?

6. What challenges does Utgardaloki present to Thor, Loki, and Thialfi in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

7. Who is Tyr? What story does he appear in?

8. What does Odin do in order to ensure Thiazi is forever remembered?

9. How is Thialfi's family and home described in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

10. Who kills Kvasir? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of deceit in Norse Mythology. How does this theme relate to Loki? What other gods that are featured deceive others? What are the repercussions of those deceitful acts?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe and discuss Ragnarok. What does this word mean? How is it foretold in the stories? What is expected to occur in Ragnarok?

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