Nibelungenlied Quiz

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Who conveys the information that Rudeger has been killed? (from Adventure 38, How Sir Dietrich's Men Were All Slain)

Hildebrand.

Kriemhild.

Iring.

Helfrich.

Why is Etzel uncertain about whether Kriemhild will accept his marriage offer? (from Adventure 20, How King Etzel Sent Into Burgundy to Propose for Kriemhild)

Because he is not Christian.

Because he is a friend of Hagen's.

Because their lands are not nearby.

Because she is still mourning.

What does Hagen lay across his lap when Kriemhild confronts him? (from Adventure 29, How Hagen Refused to Rise to Kriemhild)

Gunther's cloud cloak.

Brunhild's ring.

Siegfried's sword.

Kriemhild's girdle.

At the family counsel, who amongst them does not want Kriemhild to marry Etzel? (from Adventure 20, How King Etzel Sent Into Burgundy to Propose for Kriemhild)

Gunther and Hagen.

Hagen.

Gernot.

Giselher.

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

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

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.

Kriemhild decides she must get away from Hagen.