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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. The giant tells them the way to _______, according to the book's content.
(a) Midgard.
(b) Hel.
(c) Utgard.
(d) Asgard.

2. The hall turns out to be the ______ of a giant, according to the book's content.
(a) Glove.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Sleeve.
(d) Nose.

3. Svipdag has been charged with winning the love of _______.
(a) Freyja.
(b) Grid.
(c) Hyndla.
(d) Menglad.

4. Odin once desired ________ daughter, according to the description in the story.
(a) Billing's.
(b) Malar's.
(c) Angantyr's.
(d) Gylfi's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Odin summons ______ to deal with the raving giant, according to the book's content.

2. ______ suggests that Thor might try lifting his cat, according to the book's content.

3. Gylfi tells an old woman he will give her as much of ______ as she can plow.

4. Odin and _______ give the giant many horns of ale, but he does not fall into a stupor.

5. ______ states that he can run faster than anyone, according to the myth in the book.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the men realize they have no meat to eat on the night they stay in the poor farmhouse?

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

3. What happens when Thor tries to drink from the horn when he is with the giants?

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

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

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

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

8. What is the warning that Thor gives to those who eat the meat he has provided for the dinner?

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

10. Why does Freyja encircle the giantess in fire after she says something offensive to her?

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