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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. The gods then name the man ______.

2. Odin asks the giant what he whispered to _______ before he was burned.

3. The Aesir and Vanir seal their truce by creating a man out of ______.

4. Discovering the trick, the man reveals his true identity as a _______.

5. A bargain is struck in which the man can only use his horse ______ to help him.

Short Essay Questions

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

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 dwarves want from Freyja in exchange for the golden necklace she desires to have?

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

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

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

8. What does Fenrir do when he realizes that he can not break the new rope which is used to fetter him?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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