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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Asgard is linked to Midgard by _______, the rainbow bridge, according to the book.

2. Odin charges _______ to make war among the two kings of Midgard.

3. Loki sneaks into ______ bedroom and cuts off her golden hair.

4. Freyr gazes into the land of the giants and falls in love with ______.

5. Freyja breaks her _______ when she discovers she must be wed to a giant.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens after Jormungand is thrown into the ocean by Odin in the story?

3. What does Loki do when Thor realizes that his hammer is missing from his side?

4. When Freyja asks for her necklace back, what does Odin say that she must do in order to regain her possession?

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

6. What is the purpose of the golden apples which Idun gives to the gods when she is in their presence?

7. What does Heimdall do for the time that he is staying with Ai and Edda, though he is disguised as Rig?

8. Why does Odin give up one of his eyes, leaving him half-blind for the rest of his life?

9. What do the brothers Brokk and Eitri make as they are jealous of the gifts that Loki carries?

10. Where is the hammer of Thor buried and hidden in the world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At times, it seems the gods are more vulnerable than humans might be. This is strange to realize for the reader.

Part 1: Why do you think the gods are portrayed as being vulnerable in the world?

Part 2: Do you have more or less respect for the gods who seem to be a little weak in terms of their ability to protect themselves?

Part 3: How would the stories change if the gods were perfect in every way and were able to protect themselves?

Essay Topic 2

The gods and the goddesses are even seen as lazy at times, not wanting to do things they need to do.

Part 1: Why do you think the gods and the goddesses have their moments of laziness?

Part 2: Do you think that a lazy god is someone to admire? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why can't the gods and goddesses just snap their fingers and get things done for them?

Essay Topic 3

Odin decides to give one of his eyes in order to gain greater wisdom in the world.

Part 1: Why do you think Odin had to give up a part of himself in order to gain wisdom?

Part 2: Do you think Odin got a good deal in terms of having more wisdom?

Part 3: What might you give up in order to gain more wisdom in the world?

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