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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. Who decides that it is time to bring the Nibelung's treasure to Burgundy?
(a) Kriemhild.
(b) Giselher.
(c) Hagen.
(d) Uote.

2. How do Kriemhild and Siegfried behave when they first meet?
(a) Kriemhild is too shy to look at Siegfried, who is disappointed.
(b) They convey their mutual enmity.
(c) It is obvious to the court that they fall in love at first sight.
(d) They exchange tender looks in secret.

3. What do Siegfried's men do after Kriemhild responds to Siegmund's request?
(a) Set out to avenge Siegfried's death.
(b) Go out on a hunting party.
(c) Travel with Kriemhild back to Burgundy.
(d) Hold a tournament to choose a new leader.

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

5. What advice does Ortwine give King Gunther?
(a) Kill Siegfried before he can plot against the kingdom.
(b) Let the captured kings return home in safety, with gifts.
(c) Kill the captive kings in front of the gathered crowd.
(d) Bring out all the fair damsels to inspire men to fight hard in the tournament.

Short Answer Questions

1. On whom do Liudegast and Luidegar supposedly declare war?

2. Who is Kriemhild's mother?

3. What secret does Hagen elicit from Kriemhild?

4. Why is Brunhild upset by Gunther's engagement of Kriemhild and Siegfried?

5. In Adventure 4, what does the secret messenger convey to Kriemhild?

(see the answer key)

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