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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. ________ steps forward to ransom Balder from death.
(a) Hel.
(b) Hod.
(c) Heremod.
(d) Thokk.

2. Thor takes ______ along as a companion on his journey to battle the giants.
(a) Odin.
(b) Loki.
(c) Freyja.
(d) Skrymir.

3. ______ tries to drink from a large horn but is unable to drain it.
(a) Thialfi.
(b) Thor.
(c) Hymir.
(d) Loki.

4. Thor is told how to get home but hurls a _______ on his way.
(a) Rock.
(b) Spear.
(c) Curse.
(d) Hammer.

5. Loki is bound by entrails to ______ rocks , according to the book.
(a) Four.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. The sybil _______ tries to remove the bone but is unable to finish.

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

3. The dwarf is turned _______ during a particular myth of the book.

4. During the fight, a sliver of Hrungir's ______ becomes lodged in the god's head.

5. Balder's brother _____ is blind, according to the description in the myth.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Ottar as the giantess and Freyja battle amongst themselves?

2. What does Fjolsvid reveal about Menglad and his marriage future as well as his ability to open the gates?

3. Why does Geirrod believe that the falcon is actually someone in disguise when he sees the falcon in his land?

4. What does Geirrod throw at Thor in order to hurt him during their battle with each other?

5. What does Svipdag tell his mother has happened to his father during the story of the two?

6. Why does Freyja want the giantess to give her boar some of the memory ale?

7. What does Grid give to Thor in order to fight with Geirrod?

8. What is the speech by Loddfafnir include for all of those who are listening to it?

9. 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?

10. What does Hasbard give as a reason for Thor to hurry home to be with his wife?

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