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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22, The Lay of Harbard; Chapter 23, The Ballad of Svipdag; Chapter 24, Thor and Geirrod.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. _______ is the great serpent gnawing at the roots of the world tree.
(a) Heimdall.
(b) Mimir.
(c) Yggdrasil.
(d) Nidhogg.

2. The hall turns out to be the ______ of a giant, according to the book's content.
(a) Glove.
(b) Nose.
(c) Sleeve.
(d) Shoe.

3. ______ goes to the giant's hall dressed as a handmaiden accompanying the imposter Freyja.
(a) Freyr.
(b) Thor.
(c) Loki.
(d) Odin.

4. Gylfi tells an old woman he will give her as much of ______ as she can plow.
(a) Sweden.
(b) Germany.
(c) Finland.
(d) Norway.

5. _______ the giantess vows vengeance against the gods for the loss of her father.
(a) Skadi.
(b) Thiazi.
(c) Bolverk.
(d) Suttung.

Short Answer Questions

1. The giant tells them the way to _______, according to the book's content.

2. The dwarves are visited by the giant ______ and his wife, and subsequently kill them.

3. The gods then name the man ______.

4. Odin decides to take his horse ______ and ride to the giant Hrungir.

5. In the creation story, the fiery region to the South is known as _______, according to the book.

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