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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. Heimdall comes to Midgard disguised as _________, , according to the book's content..

2. Loki presents Odin with _______ the fastest horse in the world.

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

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

5. Freyr lays spells on _____ when she refuses to come with him.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Where is the hammer of Thor buried and hidden in the world?

8. What is the purpose of the golden apples which Idun gives to the gods when she is in their presence?

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

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

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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