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

2. The three children of Loki and Angrboda will remain bound until ________ or the end of the world.

3. ________ tells Loki, Honir, and Odin that ox they are roasting will cook if he can eat his fill.

4. _______ the father of Freyr sends Skirnir to discover wheat is the matter with him.

5. The gods charge ______ with finding a way to get out of the bargain, according to the book.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are some of the things Odin learns as a result of hanging from the World Tree for nine days?

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

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

6. In the creation story of the gods and goddesses in the Norse mythology, how does the world begin?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The gods seem to make a number of deals with each other in order to get what they want, though they tend to deceive each other.

Part 1: Why do you think the gods try to make deals with each other instead of just fighting for what they want?

Part 2: Do you think the gods should ever trust each other, given their interactions?

Part 3: How do you think the stories impact those who read them when they see that deals aren't always as clear cut as they seem?

Essay Topic 3

Many of the gods seem to want to prove they are better and more clever than others.

Part 1: Why is it important for the gods to try to prove they are more clever?

Part 2: How do you think the gods can prove they are the most clever of all?

Part 3: Do you believe that any one person can be the most clever in the world?

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