Ragnarok

Read the introduction [paragraph 1].

Which sentence from the introduction explains why Ragnarök is important?

• Ragnarök is an old story from around 1,500 years ago.

• It was written by the Norsemen.

• Some Norsemen became Viking warriors.

• Ragnarök tells the story of a great battle of the gods.

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Which sentence from the section "The Tale Begins" explains why the gods are preparing for war?

• As the story begins, the world is filled with fighting.

• The god Loki and his son, the wolf Fenris, had been chained.

• Now they are freed, and they prepare to fight the gods.

• Ice giants and fire giants also prepare for war.

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What does the section "Was The Great Winter Real" show you?

• It shows readers that Ragnarök might have been based on a real-life event.

• It shows readers that volcanoes can be very dangerous.

• It shows readers why the Norsemen came to Europe and created Ragnarök.

• It shows readers that winters are longer in Europe than in other parts of the world.

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Which section of the article gives information about how the Great Winter ended with fire?

• "The Tale Begins"

• "The Gods Battle"

• "Rebirth"

• "Was The Great Winter Real?"

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