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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adventure 19, How the Treasure of the Nibelungers Was Brought to Worms.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Kriemhild go without speaking to Gunther after Siegfried dies?
(a) Four years.
(b) Two-and-one-half years.
(c) Three-and-one-half years.
(d) Three years.

2. What comment of Kriemhild's sets off the quarrel between herself and Brunhild?
(a) Your husband will never have dominion over all kingdoms as long as my husband is alive.
(b) My husband is the ruler of all kingdoms in the land.
(c) My husband is so mighty that he might rule over all kingdoms.
(d) Your husband is a great king, but no man is equal to my husband.

3. After the queens start to argue about their husbands' rank, why do the people wonder when they see the queens at the cathedral?
(a) The queens arrive separately.
(b) Brunhild arrives with Siegfried while Kriemhild stands alone.
(c) The queens are arrayed in splendor, such as has never before been seen.
(d) The queens do not greet each other when they arrive simultaneously at the cathedral.

4. What does Hagen do with the Nibelungers' treasure?
(a) Throws it in the Rhine River.
(b) Steals it for himself.
(c) Manages it for Kriemhild.
(d) Distributes it to the poor.

5. What does Siegfried do with the treasure he wins from the Nibelungers?
(a) He takes it to his castle.
(b) He spends it on Kriemhild.
(c) He puts it in a cave.
(d) He builds a castle with it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decides that it is time to bring the Nibelung's treasure to Burgundy?

2. What items are needed for the contest between Brunhild and Gunther?

3. What will happen if Gunther cannot best Brunhild?

4. Who is Kriemhild's mother?

5. Which knight is incensed when Kriemhild wants to take him with her to The Netherlands?

(see the answer key)

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