Nibelungenlied Quiz

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What finally wins Kriemhild's consent to marry Etzel? (from Adventure 20, How King Etzel Sent Into Burgundy to Propose for Kriemhild)

Kriemhild decides she must get away from Hagen.

Rudiger tells her she may avenge wrongs using Etzel's power.

Kriemhild decides the only way to protect the remaining treasure from Hagen is to marry and move the treasure.

Rudiger tells her that she may send for her son and raise him in Etzel's court.

What country does Etzel rule? (from Adventure 20, How King Etzel Sent Into Burgundy to Propose for Kriemhild)

Hungary.

Norway.

Iceland.

Pochlarn.

What does Hagen do with the ferry? (from Adventure 25, How the Lords All Came Into Hungary)

He hides it in the bushes so no one will follow them.

He destroys it after ferrying the party across.

He bribes the ferryman not to bring any other warriors across.

He leaves his men in charge of it.

What favor does Folker ask of Rudeger when the Burgundians arrive in Rudeger's stronghold? (from Adventure 27, Rudeger's Hospitality)

He wants to marry Rudeger's daughter.

He wants Rudeger to join forces with them.

He wants Rudeger to give Hagen money and lands.

He wants safe passage through Rudeger's lands.

Of the well-bred men Rudiger's daughter is expected to kiss in greeting, whom does she balk at kissing? (from Adventure 27, Rudeger's Hospitality)

Giselher.

Hagen.

Volker.

Danewart.