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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Whetting of Gudrun (Gudrunarhvot).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hamdir predicts that he will die in the land of which people?
(a) Huns.
(b) Goths.
(c) Niflungs.
(d) Norns.

2. Which character does Helgi wich to avoid?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) Hodbrodd.
(c) Hambral.
(d) Hamal.

3. What does Gudrun add to Atli's ale?
(a) Snake venom.
(b) Blood.
(c) Hemlock.
(d) Mucus.

4. Who is Oddrun?
(a) Gunnar's wife.
(b) Gudrun's sister.
(c) Thiodrek's daughter.
(d) Atli's sister.

5. Who became the stateliest of men?
(a) Sinfiotli.
(b) Shaargid.
(c) Sigmund.
(d) Sigurd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of spell had been cast on Sigrdrifa?

2. To whom is the Valkyrie betrothed?

3. Which of the following is not mentioned in this Edda?

4. Which animal sent out a warning?

5. It is predicted that the strength of which person/group will fade away?

(see the answer key)

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