The Valkyrie

What was Odin preparing against the time when the riders of Muspell and the Giants came?

• A feast for the champions

• A host of defenders for Asgard

• A new set of runes

• A celebration for the Valkyries

Who were chosen from the slain on fields of battle in Midgard?

• The Aesir and Vanir

• The evil powers of the Underworld

• Mortal men, heroes chosen for their bravery

• The Giants

What did Odin show to the battle-maidens that made them wise and fearless?

• The Runes of Wisdom

• The secrets of Valhalla

• The location of the golden sands

• The art of war

What is Valhalla also known as?

• The Hall of the Slain

• The Hall of the Gods

• The Hall of Champions

• The Hall of Battle

Who was Brynhild and what special gift did Odin give her?

• A Valkyrie given a swan-feather dress

• A giantess given the power of foresight

• A mortal woman given a magical sword

• A champion given a shield of invincibility

What drew Agnar to Brynhild when he first saw her?

• Her knowledge of the runes

• Her swan-feather dress

• Her bright hair and swift movements

• Her singing by the lake

What was the name of the young Valkyrie who saw a hero in Agnar?

• Helmgunnar

• Brynhild

• Odin

• Sleipner

Why did Brynhild decide to support Agnar against Helmgunnar?

• Because Odin ordered her

• Because Agnar was not brave

• Because she knew the runes of wisdom

• Because Odin favored the gray-beard King Helmgunnar

What consequence did Brynhild face for going against Odin's will?

• She was honored in Asgard

• She was doomed never to come into Asgard

• She became the ruler of Valhalla

• She was given eternal life

What did Odin do to Brynhild after she was placed on the mountain called Hindfell?

• He left her to rule Asgard

• He put a thorn of the Tree of Sleep into her flesh

• He granted her immortality

• He took her back to Valhalla