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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thrym's Poem (Thrymskvida) | The Lay of Volund (Volundarkvida).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who warns Odin against making the journey?
(a) Thor.
(b) Agnar.
(c) Frigg.
(d) Freya.

2. What item does Thrym steal?
(a) Yggdrasill.
(b) A crystal goblet.
(c) Odin's daughter.
(d) Thor's hammer.

3. Which item is requested by Loki when he arrives at Hymir's Hall?
(a) Food.
(b) Water.
(c) A bed.
(d) Mead.

4. Foolish men often do which of the following?
(a) Drink until drunk.
(b) Speak when they know nothing.
(c) Sleep late.
(d) Travel alone.

5. Where should men go thoroughly washed?
(a) Dinner.
(b) To bed.
(c) To work.
(d) Assembly.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is the woman bribed?

2. What is the name of the Swedish king?

3. How many heads does the old woman have?

4. What mark is branded onto the woman?

5. For how many days is Grimnir tortured?

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