Quiz on Balder and Norse Mythology

Who is the god of light in the story?

• Odin

• Loki

• Balder

• Thor

Which peril did Frigg not get an oath from to not harm Balder?

• Water
• Mistletoe
• Fire
• Earth

What did Loki give to Hod to throw at Balder?

• A sword

• A stone

• A mistletoe twig

• A spear

Who volunteered to to journey to Hel to attempt to ransom Balder back?

• Loki
• Hermod
• Thor
• Odin

Who set Balder's pyre aflame?

• Odin

• Thor

• Hermod

• Frey

What did Hermod see when he reached Hel's hall?

• A feast

• Balder sitting at the high seat

• A battle

• A throne of ice

Who was the giantess that refused to weep for Balder?

• Thokk

• Freya

• Skadi

• Helga

What was Hermod's mission in Niflheim?

• To negotiate Balder's release

• To challenge Hel to a duel

• To explore the underworld

• To stay with Balder forever

Who was Thokk revealed to be in disguise?

• Loki

• Odin

• Thor

• Freyr

What was the reaction of the gods to Hel's condition for Balder's return?

• They sent messengers throughout the worlds

• They accepted Balder's fate

• They tried to negotiate with Hel

• They prepared for war