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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. Hyndla gives Ottar the drink and says he will not ______ in that particular story.
(a) Live.
(b) Remember.
(c) Forget.
(d) Prosper.

2. Gylfi tells an old woman he will give her as much of ______ as she can plow.
(a) Sweden.
(b) Finland.
(c) Germany.
(d) Norway.

3. It is discovered that ______ prevented Balder from being resurrected.
(a) Loki.
(b) Odin.
(c) Thor.
(d) Bragi.

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

5. Thor and Loki take lodging in ________ when they are together in the particular myth in this section.
(a) A house.
(b) A tent.
(c) A castle.
(d) A goat shed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Loki is sent to collect ______, according to the book.

2. The giant ______ see's the falcon's eyes and knows the bird is a being in disguise.

3. Ottar and Angantyr will be meeting in ______ days within the myth story.

4. During the day, Loki assumes the form of _______ during the story after he flees Asgard.

5. Loddfafnir speaks the wisdom he received from looking in the ________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Hel tells Hermond that she will release Balder when what happens?

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

4. Who do the gods believe Thokk really is as he is the only one who refuses to weep for Balder when asked to do so?

5. What happens to Nanna, Balder's wife, after he is killed during the games of the gods and goddesses?

6. What do the men realize they are sleeping in when they awake in the morning?

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

8. What does Odin trick Hrungnir into doing when they are engaging in a contest to see whose horse is faster?

9. How did the giant king prevent his visitors from winning any of the contests of strength?

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

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