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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 sent to collect ______, according to the book.

2. The sybil _______ tries to remove the bone but is unable to finish.

3. Svipdag tells his mother that he has married a _______, according to his own admittance.

4. Hugi engages in ______ running contests with the challenger.

5. Odin and _______ give the giant many horns of ale, but he does not fall into a stupor.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when the men realize they have no meat to eat on the night they stay in the poor farmhouse?

4. What does the dwarf do to the red gold which Loki uses to heal the otter which he has killed?

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

6. Who do the gods believe Thokk really is as he is the only one who refuses to weep for Balder when asked to do so?

7. Who does Balder's mother ask to not harm her son in any way, so as to prevent his death?

8. 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?

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

10. What do the gods and the goddesses decide to test as they feel that Balder is going to be completely free from harm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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