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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. Thor and Loki take lodging in ________ when they are together in the particular myth in this section.

2. Loki's son Narvi is turned into ________ within the story of Loki's escape.

3. Hyndla insults Freyja's _______ behavior and the goddess encircles her with flame.

4. The dwarf is still in Thor's hall when ______, , according to the myth.

5. During the fight, a sliver of Hrungir's ______ becomes lodged in the god's head.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Ottar as the giantess and Freyja battle amongst themselves?

2. What is the speech by Loddfafnir include for all of those who are listening to it?

3. What does Odin trick Hrungnir into doing when they are engaging in a contest to see whose horse is faster?

4. What do Hreidmar and his sons Fafnir and Regin decide to do as a result of the dead otter they see in Loki's hands?

5. What promise does Thrud's father refuse to uphold when he objects to the union of Alvis and Thrud?

6. What does Hasbard give as a reason for Thor to hurry home to be with his wife?

7. What does Thor take as repayment when the boy causes one of the goats to be lame and unusable?

8. What is the warning that Thor gives to those who eat the meat he has provided for the dinner?

9. Who does Balder's mother ask to not harm her son in any way, so as to prevent his death?

10. What does Fjolsvid reveal about Menglad and his marriage future as well as his ability to open the gates?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The giants seem to be the eternal enemies in the story, always being feared and than attacked by the gods.

Part 1: What makes the giants creatures which need to be feared by others?

Part 2: Do you think the gods and the giants should try harder to get along with each other?

Part 3: Do you think the giants will ever win control over the gods and goddesses?

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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