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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. _______ was burned by the Aesir three times and emerged unharmed.

2. The dwarves are visited by the giant ______ and his wife, and subsequently kill them.

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

4. The dwarves make several gifts for the gods except ______.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Loki do when Thor realizes that his hammer is missing from his side?

3. What does Fenrir do when he realizes that he can not break the new rope which is used to fetter him?

4. Where is the hammer of Thor buried and hidden in the world?

5. How does Odin decide to gain access to the mead which he has been promised, though he is then denied access to?

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

7. What does Freyr give to Skimir for his troubles in coming to see if he was okay?

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

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

10. How does Idun return to the gods with the help of Loki and his trickster ways?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The apples of Idun seem to bring youth to the gods, so when they are stolen, the gods begin to age rapidly.

Part 1: Why is youthfulness important to the gods?

Part 2: How do you think the gods would fare if the apples had never been brought back?

Part 3: Do you think that youthfulness is important to try to hold onto?

Essay Topic 2

Many of the gods seem to want to prove they are better and more clever than others.

Part 1: Why is it important for the gods to try to prove they are more clever?

Part 2: How do you think the gods can prove they are the most clever of all?

Part 3: Do you believe that any one person can be the most clever in the world?

Essay Topic 3

At times, it seems the gods are more vulnerable than humans might be. This is strange to realize for the reader.

Part 1: Why do you think the gods are portrayed as being vulnerable in the world?

Part 2: Do you have more or less respect for the gods who seem to be a little weak in terms of their ability to protect themselves?

Part 3: How would the stories change if the gods were perfect in every way and were able to protect themselves?

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