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

2. Odin decides to visit the giant _______ to engage him in a game of riddles.

3. The gods charge ______ with finding a way to get out of the bargain, according to the book.

4. Loki borrow's Freyja's _______ to fly out in search of Mjollnir.

5. Thrall falls in love with ______ who is equally deformed and ugly.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Njord do when he sees that his son is not in good spirits, acting quite sullen in manner?

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

5. What do the Vanir do when they suspect the Aesir were tricking them during their interactions with each other?

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

7. Who is dressed up as a bride in order to take the place of Freyja at the wedding which is arranged?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the gods, like Odin, seem to be quite selfish, which tends to lead to their downfalls.

Part 1: Why do you think the gods want to have so much from others?

Part 2: Do you think gods should be less selfish and more giving to others?

Part 3: How do you think a person could reduce their selfish ways? Or isn't this possible?

Essay Topic 2

The World Tree is constantly under attack during the time of the world.

Part 1: Why are people so intent on hurting the World Tree?

Part 2: How do you think the world might change if the world tree was treated differently?

Part 3: Why aren't people trying to protect the World Tree more in these stories?

Essay Topic 3

The gods and goddesses seem to be human in these myths, having their weaknesses and complaints.

Part 1: Why do you think the gods and goddesses were portrayed as being more human than god-like?

Part 2: How do you think the mythology would have changed if the deities had been perfect?

Part 3: Are the stories more effective for you since the deities are prone to making mistakes as well?

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