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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 is told that he should hurry home because his wife is entertaining a ______.

2. Ottar and Angantyr will be meeting in ______ days within the myth story.

3. ______ states that he can run faster than anyone, according to the myth in the book.

4. Odin travels to Hel's hall in ________, according to the book.

5. Balder and his wife are laid side by side on his ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do the gods believe Thokk really is as he is the only one who refuses to weep for Balder when asked to do so?

2. What does Geirrod throw at Thor in order to hurt him during their battle with each other?

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

4. Hel tells Hermond that she will release Balder when what happens?

5. Why does Freyja want the giantess to give her boar some of the memory ale?

6. Why does Freyja call Hyndla out of her cave at the beginning of this section of the book?

7. What happens to Nanna, Balder's wife, after he is killed during the games of the gods and goddesses?

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

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

10. What happens when Thor tries to drink from the horn when he is with the giants?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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