Chapter 7 - “The Death of Balder” - Amplify

What shape did Loki cut the mistletoe in to?

• A rock shape.

• A Bow shape.

• An arrow shape.

• He did not cut the mistletoe.

Which describes the game that the Gods liked to play with Balder?

• They throw pie at Balder.

• They would tackle him while playing the game.

• The Gods would have Balder do crazy tricks.

• The gods would throw things at him and watch as they bounced off.

Why could Hod not throw things at Balder in the game?

• He was deaf.

• He was blind.

• He was too kind.

• He thought it was childish.

Loki’s true evil personality is shown in this chapter.

• True

• False

When Frigga heard she was in despair.

What does despair mean?

Choose all that apply.

• Crying

• A feeling of being extremely sad.

• A feeling of being hopeless.

• To feel overwhelmed.

Who is NOT a son of Odin?

• Balder

• Sleipner

• Hermond

• None of the above

Why did every living thing have to mourn Balder?

• Because they needed to feel sad for Balder.

• To bring Balder back to the Gods, Hel, said they had to all mourn him.

• Because they needed to show sadness after his death.

• Because it was the right thing for everyone to do.

Who mourned Balder?

Select all that apply.

• All men.

• Animals.

• Plants.

• Loki

Hel would not give Balder back all because Loki would not mourn him.

• True

• False

Why do you think Loki disguised himself as an old woman at the end of this chapter?

• Because he liked dressing up.

• Because Loki did not Hermond to know that he was the only person who would not mourn.

• He did not want to make the day about himself.

• Odin did not allow him to come to the memorial.