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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. _______ recommends that the gods accept the offer even though the goddess refuses.

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

3. Odin transforms himself into a ______ to carry the drink back to Asgard.

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

5. The recipients of the gifts include all of the following gods except______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brokk demand as a repayment for the gifts? What does he settle on instead?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Freyr give to Skimir for his troubles in coming to see if he was okay?

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

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 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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