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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 was Naglfar made of?

2. What are the names of the goats that pull Loki and Thor's chariot in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

3. Against whom does Thialfi run in the race with the giants in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

4. What animal does Odin transform into when he flees Gunnlod's mountain?

5. By what does Skadi have to choose her husband in "The Apples of Immortality"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Hoenir?

2. Where does Frey go with Skirnir in order to obtain his objective in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?

3. Why does Odin go to Baugi's home in “The Mead of Poets"?

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

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

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

7. How does Loki go about stealing the apples of immortality the first time in "The Apples of Immortality"?

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

9. Who kills Kvasir? Why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Describe and discuss the setting of Asgard. Who lives in Asgard? How large is this setting? How populated is it? What are examples of imagery in the text to help illustrate this setting?

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