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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 becomes annoyed with _______ and kills him.

2. Thor and Loki take lodging in ________ when they are together in the particular myth in this section.

3. Odin asks a seeress _______ at the east door a question.

4. Svipdag is refused entry to a hall by the giant ______, according to the book's content.

5. Thor attempts to kill the giant with Mjollnir ______ times but with no success.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. What happens when Thor tries to drink from the horn when he is with the giants?

7. What do the men realize they are sleeping in when they awake in the morning?

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

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

10. 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?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Freyja decides to give up her body in order to get the necklace which she desires.

Part 1: Why do you think Freyja believed that giving her body to the dwarves was the best option to get the necklace?

Part 2: Do you think that Freyja was doing the right thing to get the necklace?

Part 3: What might you have done to take the necklace from the dwarves?

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