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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Apples of Immortality" - "Hymir and Thor's Fishing Expedition".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does the king of the giants say Thor may wrestle in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?
(a) Hlidskjalf.
(b) Laufey.
(c) Elli.
(d) Vor.

2. In addition to a goddess's hand in marriage, what does the stranger request in exchange for building the wall in "The Master Builder"?
(a) Thor's hammer.
(b) The sun and moon.
(c) The rivers and seas.
(d) The stars.

3. What color is Thor's beard?
(a) Blond.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Gray.

4. What is the second promise from the gods to Skadi as recompense for her father's death in "The Apples of Immortality"?
(a) That they will make her laugh again.
(b) That they will make her a god.
(c) That Loki will marry her.
(d) That he will bring her husband back to life.

5. How many doors does Valhalla have, according to the narrator in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?
(a) 230.
(b) 150.
(c) 630.
(d) 540.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Skidbladnir?

2. What is the name of Gerd's father?

3. What is Gullinbursti?

4. Who is Thialfi's sister in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

5. Author Neil Gaiman describes reading the adventures of the Mighty Thor as depicted by what American comics artist when he was a child?

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