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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. Loki is bound by entrails to ______ rocks , according to the book.

2. During the fight, a sliver of Hrungir's ______ becomes lodged in the god's head.

3. ______ tries to drink from a large horn but is unable to drain it.

4. The dwarf is still in Thor's hall when ______, , according to the myth.

5. Odin travels to Hel's hall in ________, 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 does Hasbard give as a reason for Thor to hurry home to be with his wife?

3. Hel tells Hermond that she will release Balder when what happens?

4. What happens to Nanna, Balder's wife, after he is killed during the games of the gods and goddesses?

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

6. How did the giant king prevent his visitors from winning any of the contests of strength?

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

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

9. What does Svipdag tell his mother has happened to his father during the story of the two?

10. Why does Geirrod believe that the falcon is actually someone in disguise when he sees the falcon in his land?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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