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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 Giant that is revealed when the ice melts is called ________, as told in the book.

2. The god _______ disguises himself as the giant Bolverk in order to acquire the secret drink.

3. Loki searches for Mjollnir and discovers that the giant _______ has taken it.

4. _______ days later, Loki tricks Idun into Midgard.

5. _______ sends a messenger to warn Geirrod not to welcome a strange visitor.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Loki decide to tell Odin about the agreement that Freyja has made with the dwarves for the necklace?

9. What do the brothers Brokk and Eitri make as they are jealous of the gifts that Loki carries?

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

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

The gods and the goddesses are even seen as lazy at times, not wanting to do things they need to do.

Part 1: Why do you think the gods and the goddesses have their moments of laziness?

Part 2: Do you think that a lazy god is someone to admire? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why can't the gods and goddesses just snap their fingers and get things done for them?

Essay Topic 3

The opening of the book begins as it normally should - with the idea of how the world was created.

Part 1: Why do you think the stories of creation are so important in various cultures?

Part 2: How do you think the world was created according to your own personal beliefs?

Part 3: How do you think the world might have changed for the Norse had their world begun differently?

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