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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On whom does Hyndla cast favor?

2. What is the name of the maid summoned by Gudrun?

3. How many marriages has Gudrun had?

4. Who is Oddrun?

5. What does Odin give as his name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the father of all gods, Odin had powers that were not available to lesser gods. What powers did Odin have? What powers did Frigg have as Odin's wife? Did Odin's children have stronger powers than non-related gods? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The tales in the Elder Edda are often repetitive. Some are retold in another point of view while others are almost identical to other poems. Explain the use of the repetition and why it was so common. Why do you think that the names and/or spellings sometimes changed from one account to the next?

Essay Topic 3

The stories of the widows at Sigurd's grave show clearly that it was common for people to have a great number of marriages. Having children in each marriage was also common. Discuss the reason for the large number of marriages. How did the marriages typically end? Were the marriages formal or based on an informal commitment? What would be an average number of marriages per person based on the information given?

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