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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. ______ is destroyed in the war but the Vanir do not want to rebuild.

2. The god _______ disguises himself as the giant Bolverk in order to acquire the secret drink.

3. Grimnir is roasted over the flames on a spit for _______days.

4. _______ demands that Loki replace the hair, according to the book's content.

5. Odin secretly lusts after ______, according to the book.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do the Vanir do when they suspect the Aesir were tricking them during their interactions with each other?

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 does the crow tell Kon and Dan to do at the end of the story in which these two men are featured?

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

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

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

9. In the creation story of the gods and goddesses in the Norse mythology, how does the world begin?

10. Who are the three children which Loki fathered with the giantess Angrbroda, according to the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Loki is a character who seems to enjoy simply tricking others, no matter what happens to them or to him.

Part 1: Why do you think Loki is a vital character in these myths?

Part 2: Why do you think Loki constantly gets away with the tricks he tries to pull over on others?

Part 3: How do you think the stories might have changed had Loki not been present?

Essay Topic 3

Some of the gods seem to be over exaggerated in their abilities and in their strengths.

Part 1: Why do you think Thor is presented as being such a strong God?

Part 2: Do you think that the gods can be perfect in every way? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think the appearance of being perfect affects the way others treat the gods?

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