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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Odin asks the giant what he whispered to _______ before he was burned.
(a) Balder.
(b) Thor.
(c) Loki.
(d) Freyr.

2. The gods are anxious at the loss of the fruit because without it they will _______.
(a) Die.
(b) Become mortal.
(c) Grow old.
(d) Become weak.

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

4. The recipients of the gifts include all of the following gods except______.
(a) Odin.
(b) Idun.
(c) Thor.
(d) Freyr.

5. In the creation story, the icy region to the North is known as _______, according to the book.
(a) Niflheim.
(b) Ymir.
(c) Muspellheim.
(d) Ginnungagap.

Short Answer Questions

1. The dwarves agree to exchange the necklace in return for Freyja _______.

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

3. Grimnir is roasted over the flames on a spit for _______days.

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

5. The dwarves make several gifts for the gods except ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the things Odin learns as a result of hanging from the World Tree for nine days?

2. What do the gods realize they need to do as they realize that Fenrir the Wolf is getting too strong?

3. Who is dressed up as a bride in order to take the place of Freyja at the wedding which is arranged?

4. How are man and woman formed at the beginning of the creation story of the Norse myths?

5. What does Geirrod tell everyone about Asgard once he is made king in his myth story?

6. What does Njord do when he sees that his son is not in good spirits, acting quite sullen in manner?

7. What does Brokk demand as a repayment for the gifts? What does he settle on instead?

8. Why does Loki decide to tell Odin about the agreement that Freyja has made with the dwarves for the necklace?

9. How does Idun return to the gods with the help of Loki and his trickster ways?

10. In the creation story of the gods and goddesses in the Norse mythology, how does the world begin?

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