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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 created Skidbladnir?

2. Who is Thialfi's sister in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

3. Whom does the king of the giants say Thor may wrestle in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

4. What does Loki turn Idunn into when he goes to save her from Thiazi's fortress?

5. What is the name of the boar whose meat is served at Valhalla each night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Thor attempt to wake Skrymir when they travel together?

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

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

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

5. Who is Hoenir?

6. How does the author describe Frey in the beginning of "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?

7. How does Odin ultimately attain the mead of poets?

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

9. Why does Suttung go to the dwarfs for mead in “The Mead of Poets"?

10. How is the setting of Jotunheim described? Who lives here?

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

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

Define "tragic flaw" and discuss how this term applies to the different gods and goddesses featured in Norse Mythology. What are the outcomes for these characters? Do you think that having flawed heroes makes them more relatable? Why or why not?

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