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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. When it is stolen, Mjollnir is hidden ______ by the giant.

2. Jarl is ______ to look at and masters sword play, according to the book.

3. The gods call on _______ to take care of the stranger in his new identity.

4. Loki presents Odin with _______ the fastest horse in the world.

5. The stakes of the contest between the giant and Odin are ______, according to the book.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Idun return to the gods with the help of Loki and his trickster ways?

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

4. What do the sons of Ivaldi do for Loki as he promises them to fully repay them when the time comes?

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

6. How does Odin decide to gain access to the mead which he has been promised, though he is then denied access to?

7. Why can't the man continue to build the wall at the fast pace with which he begin the building process?

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

9. What does Njord do when he sees that his son is not in good spirits, acting quite sullen in manner?

10. How are man and woman formed at the beginning of the creation story of the Norse myths?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The gods seem to ask for spouses in order to be happy in their lives, although the feelings are not always mutual.

Part 1: Why do you think the gods believe that having a partner is a good thing?

Part 2: Do you think people should be married if they do not love each other?

Part 3: What do you think the gods think of love and its power in the world?

Essay Topic 3

The apples of Idun seem to bring youth to the gods, so when they are stolen, the gods begin to age rapidly.

Part 1: Why is youthfulness important to the gods?

Part 2: How do you think the gods would fare if the apples had never been brought back?

Part 3: Do you think that youthfulness is important to try to hold onto?

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