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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. _______ is the great serpent gnawing at the roots of the world tree.

2. A bargain is struck in which the man can only use his horse ______ to help him.

3. The stakes of the contest between the giant and Odin are ______, according to the book.

4. The dwarves agree to exchange the necklace in return for Freyja _______.

5. The gods assemble and decide to dress ______ as Freyja so Thor can recover Mjollnir.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the gods realize they need to do as they realize that Fenrir the Wolf is getting too strong?

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

3. How might Jarl be described as a person as he grows up after being born of Mother?

4. What do the dwarves want from Freyja in exchange for the golden necklace she desires to have?

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

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

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

8. Who are the three children which Loki fathered with the giantess Angrbroda, according to the story?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The gods seem to put a lot of faith into the prophesies which have been shared in their time.

Part 1: Why do the gods fail to immediately kill the children of Loki?

Part 2: Why is it important to allow the prophesies to come true?

Part 3: Do you think it's worth it to try to fight the prophesies? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The gods seem to make a number of deals with each other in order to get what they want, though they tend to deceive each other.

Part 1: Why do you think the gods try to make deals with each other instead of just fighting for what they want?

Part 2: Do you think the gods should ever trust each other, given their interactions?

Part 3: How do you think the stories impact those who read them when they see that deals aren't always as clear cut as they seem?

Essay Topic 3

Some of the gods seem to be over exaggerated in their abilities and in their strengths.

Part 1: Why do you think Thor is presented as being such a strong God?

Part 2: Do you think that the gods can be perfect in every way? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think the appearance of being perfect affects the way others treat the gods?

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