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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. Thor is given ______ to fight Geirrod, according to the book's content.

2. _____ is hung above Loki, dripping venom in his face.

3. Odin convinces Hrungir to drink from _______ horns in Valhalla.

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

5. Freyja calls the giantess _______ out of her cave to venture to Valhalla.

Short Essay Questions

1. How will Hod receive vengeance for killing Balder, according to the words of the seeress?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Freyja call Hyndla out of her cave at the beginning of this section of the book?

8. Why does the farmer take offense to the three gods who arrive on his doorstep with the otter?

9. Why didn't Frigg get a promise from the mistletoe to not harm Balder in any way?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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