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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. _______ the giantess vows vengeance against the gods for the loss of her father.
(a) Thiazi.
(b) Bolverk.
(c) Skadi.
(d) Suttung.

3. Grimnir is roasted over the flames on a spit for _______days.
(a) Three.
(b) Nine.
(c) Seven.
(d) Eight.

4. _______ is the sacred cow that licks Buri out of the ice within the myth stories.
(a) Ymir.
(b) Audumla.
(c) Ve.
(d) Vili.

5. The gods are anxious at the loss of the fruit because without it they will _______.
(a) Become weak.
(b) Grow old.
(c) Become mortal.
(d) Die.

Short Answer Questions

1. The recipients of the gifts include all of the following gods except______.

2. _______ recommends that the gods accept the offer even though the goddess refuses.

3. _______is the home of the giants, according to the myths told in the book.

4. Odin charges _______ to make war among the two kings of Midgard.

5. Freyr gazes into the land of the giants and falls in love with ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Jormungand is thrown into the ocean by Odin in the story?

2. What is the price the man on the horse suggests for rebuilding the wall that surrounds Asgard?

3. What does Brokk demand as a repayment for the gifts? What does he settle on instead?

4. Why does Loki decide to tell Odin about the agreement that Freyja has made with the dwarves for the necklace?

5. What are some of the things Odin learns as a result of hanging from the World Tree for nine days?

6. What do the sons of Ivaldi do for Loki as he promises them to fully repay them when the time comes?

7. What do the brothers Brokk and Eitri make as they are jealous of the gifts that Loki carries?

8. What is the purpose of the golden apples which Idun gives to the gods when she is in their presence?

9. Why does Odin give up one of his eyes, leaving him half-blind for the rest of his life?

10. From what is Midgard created and why is it created in the first place, according to the book?

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