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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. Odin decides to take his horse ______ and ride to the giant Hrungir.

2. A giantess named ______ is the only one that will not weep for Balder.

3. Odin summons ______ to deal with the raving giant, according to the book's content.

4. Balder and his wife are laid side by side on his ______.

5. Loki calls Bragi a coward and Idun a ______, according to the book.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Hreidmar and his sons Fafnir and Regin decide to do as a result of the dead otter they see in Loki's hands?

2. What is the speech by Loddfafnir include for all of those who are listening to it?

3. Why does Freyja encircle the giantess in fire after she says something offensive to her?

4. What promise does Thrud's father refuse to uphold when he objects to the union of Alvis and Thrud?

5. What does Fjolsvid reveal about Menglad and his marriage future as well as his ability to open the gates?

6. What does Geirrod throw at Thor in order to hurt him during their battle with each other?

7. What happens to Ottar as the giantess and Freyja battle amongst themselves?

8. What does Hasbard give as a reason for Thor to hurry home to be with his wife?

9. What is the warning that Thor gives to those who eat the meat he has provided for the dinner?

10. What does Odin trick Hrungnir into doing when they are engaging in a contest to see whose horse is faster?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It could be said that the characters in these stories believed that everyone was preordained to have a certain fate.

Part 1: Do you think fate is something which is possible?

Part 2: Why do you think some people believe their lives have already been mapped out for them?

Part 3: How do you think the gods might have changed their actions had they not believed in fate?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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