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) Suttung.
(b) Bolverk.
(c) Angrboda.
(d) Thiazi.

2. ________ is the home of the Aesir, according to the book's myths.
(a) Asgard.
(b) Midgard.
(c) Yggdrasil.
(d) Jotunheim.

3. A bargain is struck in which the man can only use his horse ______ to help him.
(a) Mimir.
(b) Audumla.
(c) Svadilfari.
(d) Sleipnir.

4. The imposter Freyja eats a whole ox, a catch of fish and ______ horns of mead.
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

5. When the wolf cannot free himself from the rope he bites off the hand of _______.
(a) Loki.
(b) Odin.
(c) Tyr.
(d) Skadi.

6. Thor awakes to find his Mjollnir, his _________, missing.
(a) Shield.
(b) Sword.
(c) Hammer.
(d) Spear.

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

8. Loki presents Odin with _______ the fastest horse in the world.
(a) Sleipnir.
(b) Surt.
(c) Svadilfari.
(d) Audumla.

9. Odin sacrifices _____ in order to gain knowledge from the spring of Mimir.
(a) His daughter.
(b) His hand.
(c) His leg.
(d) His eye.

10. _______is the home of the giants, according to the myths told in the book.
(a) Midgard.
(b) Yggdrasil.
(c) Asgard.
(d) Jotunheim.

11. The gods call on _______ to take care of the stranger in his new identity.
(a) Thor.
(b) Odin.
(c) Freyja.
(d) Loki.

12. The gods keep _____ with them to be watched over by Tyr.
(a) Hel.
(b) Jormungand.
(c) Skadi.
(d) Fenrir.

13. ______ disguises himself as a magician named Grimnir.
(a) Thor.
(b) Loki.
(c) Odin.
(d) Freyr.

14. The gods are impressed by Mjollnir the ______ and declare Brokk the winner of the contest.
(a) Hammer.
(b) Boar.
(c) Necklace.
(d) Arm band.

15. ________ tells Loki, Honir, and Odin that ox they are roasting will cook if he can eat his fill.
(a) An eagle.
(b) A wolf.
(c) A fox.
(d) A serpent.

Short Answer Questions

1. _______ demands that Loki replace the hair, according to the book's content.

2. Freyr gives to Skirnir his best horse and his magic ________.

3. _______ is the great serpent gnawing at the roots of the world tree.

4. Loki turns Idun into a _______ and carries her back to Asgard.

5. Dwarves are called upon to help bind the wolf and create the rope ______.

(see the answer keys)

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