Otter's Ransom

What did the three gods do when a late snowstorm hit them while crossing Bifrost into Midgard?

• They quickly returned to Asgard.

• They danced and spun in every direction.

• They sought shelter under a tree.

• They continued their journey without any reaction.

What did Odin see when he spotted an otter stretched out on the riverbank?

• A pile of gold.

• A salmon just caught in the waterfall.

• A fist-sized stone.

• A hidden treasure.

How did Loki react after catching a salmon in the waterfall?

• He released it back into the river.

• He cooked it immediately.

• He threw a stone at it.

• He ate it raw.

What did the farmer Heidmar offer Odin, Loki, and Honir when they asked for lodgings?

• Only a place to sleep without food.

• Lodgings and food, claiming there was enough for everyone.

• A refusal due to lack of space.

• A place to sleep in exchange for gold.

What was the reaction of Fafnir and Regin when they learned about Otter's death?

• They were indifferent.

• They celebrated.

• They were outraged and swore vengeance.

• They felt relieved.

What did Heidmar propose to do to weaken the three visitors?

• Offer them food and shelter.

• Cast spells to weaken them.

• Challenge them to a duel.

• Trick them into leaving.

What did Odin lose as a result of Heidmar's actions?

• His spear.

• His shield.

• His sky-shoes.

• His helmet.

What did Heidmar demand in exchange for releasing Loki?

• Gold equal to Otter's weight.

• A promise of peace.

• Otter's skin filled with gold.

• A new set of magical shoes.

How did Loki react after being released by Heidmar?

• He thanked Heidmar and left peacefully.

• He plotted another revenge.

• He left the door open and ran into the night.

• He immediately attacked Heidmar.

What did Loki use to catch the large pike in the story?

• A) A sword

• B) A finely meshed net

• C) A magic spell

• D) A fishing rod