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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 the home of the Aesir, according to the book's myths.

2. Two dwarves kill the man and use his blood to make _____ that will turn men into poets or wise men.

3. After the feast the giant calls for Mjollnir to be placed _______.

4. The old peasant couple the brothers stayed with was really ______ in disguise.

5. Heimdall brings the gift of _______ to Jarl within the book.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Loki decide to tell Odin about the agreement that Freyja has made with the dwarves for the necklace?

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

4. Who is dressed up as a bride in order to take the place of Freyja at the wedding which is arranged?

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

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

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

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

9. How might Jarl be described as a person as he grows up after being born of Mother?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Disguises are another common theme in the myths of the Norse gods and goddesses.

Part 1: What are the purposes of the disguises the gods and goddesses use?

Part 2: Why do you think the gods felt it necessary to use disguises in order to get what they wanted?

Part 3: Do you think it would be easy to recognize a god if they were walking around on earth?

Essay Topic 2

The World Tree is constantly under attack during the time of the world.

Part 1: Why are people so intent on hurting the World Tree?

Part 2: How do you think the world might change if the world tree was treated differently?

Part 3: Why aren't people trying to protect the World Tree more in these stories?

Essay Topic 3

Heimdall's journey through Midgard helps to establish the social order of the world.

Part 1: Is it necessary to go on a journey in order to achieve something? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think Heimdall's journey changed the world?

Part 3: Why do you think social order is important when it comes to the mythology of the Norse?

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