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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. Loddfafnir is in reality ______ in disguise.
(a) Loki.
(b) Thor.
(c) Odin.
(d) Freyja.
2. _______ tells Thor the truth about Geirrod within the myth of their interaction.
(a) Fjolsvid.
(b) Grid.
(c) Hyndla.
(d) Frigg.
3. Balder's brother _____ is blind, according to the description in the myth.
(a) Vali.
(b) Nanna.
(c) Narvi.
(d) Hod.
4. Loki, Odin, and Honir go exploring and find _______ beneath a waterfall.
(a) A squirrel.
(b) A snake.
(c) An otter.
(d) A mouse.
5. ______ boasts that he can eat more than any giant.
(a) Thor.
(b) Loki.
(c) Hymir.
(d) Thialfi.
Short Answer Questions
1. The god ______ sees the remnants of a fishing net in Loki's fire and repairs it.
2. Balder is pierced by a poison ______, when he is killed by the one who is meant to kill him.
3. The old woman reveals to Gylfi that she is in reality the goddess _______.
4. Balder's mother is ________, according to the book.
5. Odin convinces Hrungir to drink from _______ horns in Valhalla.
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to Nanna, Balder's wife, after he is killed during the games of the gods and goddesses?
2. What do Hreidmar and his sons Fafnir and Regin decide to do as a result of the dead otter they see in Loki's hands?
3. Why does Freyja encircle the giantess in fire after she says something offensive to her?
4. How did the giant king prevent his visitors from winning any of the contests of strength?
5. Hel tells Hermond that she will release Balder when what happens?
6. What does Geirrod throw at Thor in order to hurt him during their battle with each other?
7. What happens when Thor tries to drink from the horn when he is with the giants?
8. Why does the farmer take offense to the three gods who arrive on his doorstep with the otter?
9. Why didn't Frigg get a promise from the mistletoe to not harm Balder in any way?
10. What promise does Thrud's father refuse to uphold when he objects to the union of Alvis and Thrud?
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