Nibelungenlied Quiz

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Why does Hildebrand arm himself before he goes to inquire about the lamenting? (from Adventure 38, How Sir Dietrich's Men Were All Slain)

Arming himself will be safer.

He is too old to arm himself.

His nephew expects him to be insulted.

He does not arm himself because it will put him at risk.

What does Dietrich say as he dons his mailcoat and shield? (from Adventure 39, How Gunther and Hagen and Kriemhild Were Slain)

He laments the vengeful nature of women.

He lets out a loud moan of grief.

He curses the bloodlust that started this fight.

He laments the warlike nature of men.

Whom does Kriemhild find to avenge Siegfried's death? (from Adventure 31, How the Knights Went to Church)

Hildebrand.

Folker.

Bloedelin.

Dietrich.

What does Rudeger tell Hagen and his men when they pass into his territory? (from Adventure 27, Rudeger's Hospitality)

That they should stay with him and fight Etzel with him

That they need to flee for their lives.

That he will take care of them while they are in his territory.

That he will kill them if they are not out of his territory by sundown.

Who counsels Kriemhild to speak to Gunther? (from Adventure 19, How the Treasure of the Nibelungers Was Brought to Worms)

Count Eckewart.

Gernot and Giselher.

Hagen.

Lady Uta.