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

2. Odin sacrifices _____ in order to gain knowledge from the spring of Mimir.

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

4. Odin hangs on the world tree for _______ days to gain wisdom, according to the book.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 giants seem to be the eternal enemies in the story, always being feared and than attacked by the gods.

Part 1: What makes the giants creatures which need to be feared by others?

Part 2: Do you think the gods and the giants should try harder to get along with each other?

Part 3: Do you think the giants will ever win control over the gods and goddesses?

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