Gods Versus Giants Quiz HL

Which statement BEST describes the frost giants’ relationship with the gods?

• The frost giants respect the gods and the way they rule the nine realms.

• The frost giants don’t want to be ruled by the gods and want to seize power from them.

• The frost giants want to live peacefully with the gods; they’d rather not fight.

• The frost giants fear the gods.

Which lines support your answer to question 1? Choose TWO answers

• Thrym: “We must put the gods in their place.”

• Thiazi: “You gods think you rule the realms. But you do not rule us!”

• SD2: “In an enormous ice castle, four frost giants sit at a stone table.”

• Skadi: “Why can’t we live peacefully in our realm while the gods live in theirs?”

At the end of Scene 1, Thiazi says, “There is one god who will promise anything to save his own skin.” Which line expresses a similar idea?

• SD3: “Loki licks his lips eagerly.”

• Heimdall: “Loki’s loyalties are only to himself!”

• SD1: “Loki puts on the cloak, turns Idunn into a walnut, and flies away with her.”

• Thiazi: “Thor beat you in battle yet again?”

In Scene 8, Odin says, “One day your treachery will be your end.” Based on context clues, what is the definition of treachery?

• a lack of care in avoiding danger

• a strong feeling of support or allegiance

• feelings of worry or nervousness

• a betrayal of trust

Which detail should definitely be included in a summary of Gods Versus Giants?

• Thor’s muscles grow larger when he takes a bite of his apple.

• The roof of the god’s great hall in Asgard is made of gold.

• To save his life, Loki promises to bring Idunn and the Apples of Life to the frost giants.

• A rainbow bridge leads into Asgard

All of the following can be supported by information in Gods Versus Giants EXCEPT which?

• The Vikings worshiped more than one god.

• Thor was a popular god among the Vikings.

• The Vikings didn’t like Loki.

• Elements of Norse mythology have survived into modern times.