The Norse Myths Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Kevin Crossley-Holland
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 94 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Norse Myths Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Kevin Crossley-Holland
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 94 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The giant holding Idun is known as ________.
(a) Bolverk.
(b) Thiazi.
(c) Suttung.
(d) Angrboda.

2. Heimdall brings the gift of _______ to Jarl within the book.
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Jewels.
(c) Runes.
(d) Gold.

3. Odin transforms himself into a ______ to carry the drink back to Asgard.
(a) Wolf.
(b) Bird.
(c) Squirrel.
(d) Snake.

4. The gods assemble and decide to dress ______ as Freyja so Thor can recover Mjollnir.
(a) Loki.
(b) Thor.
(c) Freyr.
(d) Odin.

5. The three children of Loki and Angrboda will remain bound until ________ or the end of the world.
(a) Idun.
(b) Njord.
(c) Thiazi.
(d) Ragnarok.

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

7. Brokk demands Loki's ______ be cut off, but settles for having his lips sewn together.
(a) Hand.
(b) Head.
(c) Foot.
(d) Finger.

8. Which of the following is not a child of Loki and Angrboda within the book?
(a) Fenrir.
(b) Skadi.
(c) Jormungand.
(d) Hel.

9. Geirrod's son Agnar offers grimnir a cup of _______.
(a) Mead.
(b) Wine.
(c) Tea.
(d) Water.

10. Loki searches for Mjollnir and discovers that the giant _______ has taken it.
(a) Thrym.
(b) Gleipnir.
(c) Gilling.
(d) Suttung.

11. _______ demands that Loki replace the hair, according to the book's content.
(a) Eitri.
(b) Odin.
(c) Thor.
(d) Brokk.

12. Freyr gives to Skirnir his best horse and his magic ________.
(a) Arm band.
(b) Knife.
(c) Sword.
(d) Shield.

13. Odin, in the shape of a man, convinces _________ to give up the drink.
(a) Gilling.
(b) Gunnlod.
(c) Suttung.
(d) Mimir.

14. The gods charge ______ with finding a way to get out of the bargain, according to the book.
(a) Thor.
(b) Loki.
(c) Odin.
(d) Freyja.

15. Freyr gazes into the land of the giants and falls in love with ______.
(a) Gymir.
(b) Gerd.
(c) Ymir.
(d) Skirnir.

Short Answer Questions

1. Odin decides to visit the giant _______ to engage him in a game of riddles.

2. Odin throws ______ into the ocean surrounding Midgard.

3. The Aesir and Vanir seal their truce by creating a man out of ______.

4. _______ was burned by the Aesir three times and emerged unharmed.

5. In the creation story, the icy region to the North is known as _______, according to the book.

(see the answer keys)

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