Norse Gods Quiz 6

1. Who was Balder in Norse mythology?

• a. God of fire and destruction
• b. God of light and goodness
• c. God of war and valor
• d. God of wisdom and knowledge

2. Who was responsible for Balder's death?

• a. Odin
• b. Loki
• c. Thor
• d. Freya

3. What was the only thing that could harm Balder?

• a. A sword made of gold
• b. A spear made of silver
• c. An arrow made of mistletoe
• d. A club made of iron

4. Who threw the spear that killed Balder?

• a. Odin

• b. Thor

• c. Hod

• d. Freya

5. Who tried to rescue Balder from the underworld?

• a. Thor

• b. Odin

• c. Loki

• d. Hermod

6. How did Balder return to the world of the living?

• a. Hel agreed to release him

• b. He was rescued from the underworld by his mother

• c. He was reincarnated as a mortal

• d. He did not return to the world of the living.

7. Who was punished for Balder's death?

• a. Odin
• b. Thor
• c. Loki
• d. Freya

8. What emotions led to Loki's plan for Balder's death?

• a. No emotions

• b. Jealousy and envy

• c. Kindness and compassion

• d. Loss and mourning

9. What was Hel's condition for release?

• All things must sleep

• All things must scream

• All things must weep

• All things must laugh

10. How was Balder remembered?

• a. One of the most curious of the Pantheon

• b. One of the most angry of the Pantheon

• c. One of the most beloved of the Pantheon

• d. One of the most terrifying of the Pantheon