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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 the vats in their workshop in "The Mead of Poets"?

2. What does Loki strike the eagle with in "The Apples of Immortality"?

3. Who is the giant that the dwarfs take rowing in a boat in "The Mead of Poets"?

4. Who does the king of the giants reveal himself to be in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

5. How many doors does Valhalla have, according to the narrator in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Thialfi's punishment for his crime in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

5. What treasures are among Frey's possessions in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?

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

7. Who is Hoenir?

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

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

10. What challenges does Utgardaloki present to Thor, Loki, and 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

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 2

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 3

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?

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