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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. Brokk demands Loki's ______ be cut off, but settles for having his lips sewn together.

2. In the creation story, the icy region to the North is known as _______, according to the book.

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

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

5. Dwarves are called upon to help bind the wolf and create the rope ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the price the man on the horse suggests for rebuilding the wall that surrounds Asgard?

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

3. From what is Midgard created and why is it created in the first place, according to the book?

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

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

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

7. What do the dwarves want from Freyja in exchange for the golden necklace she desires to have?

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

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

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

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

Many of the gods, like Odin, seem to be quite selfish, which tends to lead to their downfalls.

Part 1: Why do you think the gods want to have so much from others?

Part 2: Do you think gods should be less selfish and more giving to others?

Part 3: How do you think a person could reduce their selfish ways? Or isn't this possible?

Essay Topic 3

The gods and goddesses seem to be human in these myths, having their weaknesses and complaints.

Part 1: Why do you think the gods and goddesses were portrayed as being more human than god-like?

Part 2: How do you think the mythology would have changed if the deities had been perfect?

Part 3: Are the stories more effective for you since the deities are prone to making mistakes as well?

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