The Norse Myths Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Kevin Crossley-Holland
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 94 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Norse Myths Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Kevin Crossley-Holland
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 94 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. ________ is the home of the Aesir, according to the book's myths.
(a) Asgard.
(b) Midgard.
(c) Jotunheim.
(d) Yggdrasil.

2. Odin hangs on the world tree for _______ days to gain wisdom, according to the book.
(a) Ten.
(b) Nine.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

3. The dwarves make several gifts for the gods except ______.
(a) A ship.
(b) A spear.
(c) Gold hair.
(d) A shield.

4. ______ goes to the giant's hall dressed as a handmaiden accompanying the imposter Freyja.
(a) Thor.
(b) Loki.
(c) Freyr.
(d) Odin.

5. The dwarves are visited by the giant ______ and his wife, and subsequently kill them.
(a) Gunnlod.
(b) Suttung.
(c) Galar.
(d) Gilling.

6. _______ the father of Freyr sends Skirnir to discover wheat is the matter with him.
(a) Grimnir.
(b) Njord.
(c) Geirrod.
(d) Fenrir.

7. _______ days later, Loki tricks Idun into Midgard.
(a) Four.
(b) Nine.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

8. When it is stolen, Mjollnir is hidden ______ by the giant.
(a) In a cave.
(b) Deep in the earth.
(c) In a treasure chest.
(d) At the bottom of the ocean.

9. Loki borrow's Freyja's _______ to fly out in search of Mjollnir.
(a) Falcon skin.
(b) Bracelet.
(c) Wings.
(d) Flying carpet.

10. Odin decides to visit the giant _______ to engage him in a game of riddles.
(a) Mimir.
(b) Ymir.
(c) Thrym.
(d) Vafthrudnir.

11. The family of Karl and Snor and their twelve sons and ten daughters for the race of _________.
(a) Gods.
(b) Kings.
(c) Peasants.
(d) Giants.

12. _______ sends a messenger to warn Geirrod not to welcome a strange visitor.
(a) Freyr.
(b) Thor.
(c) Frigg.
(d) Freyja.

13. The gods charge ______ with finding a way to get out of the bargain, according to the book.
(a) Thor.
(b) Loki.
(c) Odin.
(d) Freyja.

14. ______ disguises himself as a magician named Grimnir.
(a) Thor.
(b) Loki.
(c) Freyr.
(d) Odin.

15. Discovering the trick, the man reveals his true identity as a _______.
(a) God.
(b) Frost Giant.
(c) Rock giant.
(d) Goddess.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brokk demands Loki's ______ be cut off, but settles for having his lips sewn together.

2. _______ the giantess vows vengeance against the gods for the loss of her father.

3. _______ shelters all of creation and is constantly under attack, according to the book's content.

4. Freyja breaks her _______ when she discovers she must be wed to a giant.

5. _______ demands that Loki replace the hair, according to the book's content.

(see the answer keys)

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