Thor's Hammer (Myth)

"Freya was so excited that she could not eat for eight days, but now she is ravenous."

What is the meaning of the word ravenous?

• Like a black bird

• extremely hungry

• deeply embarrassed

• overcome with anticipation

Which phrase from the passage helps the reader understand the meaning of ravenous?

• Nervous anticipation that makes Freya quiver

• swept the gnawed bones from the table

• called a servant to bring more food

• could not eat for eight days

Why do the gods hide their laughter as Thor and Loki depart for the land of the Frost Giants?

• They played a trick on Thor

• They do not want to hurt Thor's feelings.

• They think Thor will refuse to go.

• They are afraid of Thor's wrath.

Which sentence from the passage supports that the gods are afraid of Thor?

• People throughout the land feared eruptions of Thor's temper

• The gods of Asgard agreed and pondered just what Thor should do to get his hammer back

• But after much discussion, he realized there was no other way to retrieve his hammer

• Loki dressed Thor in Freya's velvet robes and draped Thor's enormous wrists with gems

Why doesn't Thrym realize that his "bride" is actually Thor disguised as Freya?

• He does not get close enough to have a good look at Thor.

• He believes the excises Loki offers to his questions

• He does not want to seem foolish in front of the other Frost Giants

• The lighting in the banquet hall is too dim to see Thor

How does the narrators point of view influence this story?

• The narrator makes the reader feel afraid of Thor

• The narrator seems to suggest that people who believe in myths are foolish

• The narrator makes Thor seem heroic by favoring him over the other gods.

• The narrator present the tale as if the gods and goddesses are real

Which of the following actions shows that Thor is short-tempered?

• finds a wise solution

• uses force rather than reason

• does whatever is expected

• makes sacrifices for the good of others