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Norse Gods: Week 2

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 3hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Q: Who was the god of wisdom, magic, and war in Norse mythology?

a. Thor

b. Odin

c. Freyja

d. Loki

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

Q: What was Odin's goal in the story of his sacrifice in Norse mythology?

a. To gain knowledge of the runes

b. To become immortal

c. To defeat his enemies

d. To create a new world

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

Q: What did Odin sacrifice in order to gain knowledge of the runes in Norse mythology?

a. His left eye

b. His right hand

c. His hearing

d. His voice

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Q: What did Odin hang himself from in the story of his sacrifice in Norse mythology?

a. The World Serpent

b. The Rainbow Bridge

c. The Tree of Life

d. The Gates of Valhalla

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

Q: How long did Odin hang from the tree in the story of his sacrifice in Norse mythology?

a. Seven days and seven nights

b. Eight days and eight nights

c. Nine days and nine nights

d. Ten days and ten nights

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.

Q: What was the name of the tree that Odin hung from in the story of his sacrifice in Norse mythology?

a. Yggdrasil

b. Mimir's Well

c. Helheim Tree

d. Ash Tree

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

7.

Q: What did Odin suffer from while hanging from the tree in the story of his sacrifice in Norse mythology?

A. confusion, dizziness, boredom

B. Hunger, thirst, and pain

C. Cold, hunger, and amusement

D. Heat, delight, and exhaustion

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

Q: How did Odin finally gain knowledge of the runes in the story of his sacrifice in Norse mythology?

a. They were revealed to him on the ninth day

b. He found them in the branches of the tree

c. He received them from a wise woman

d. He stole them from another god

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

Q: What is the significance of Odin's sacrifice in Norse mythology?

a. It emphasizes the importance of physical strength

b. It symbolizes the power of trickery and deceit

c. It celebrates the joy of battle and warfare

d. It represents the search for knowledge and wisdom

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

Q: What are the runes that Odin gained considered to be in Norse mythology?

a. A powerful tool of divination and magic

b. A weapon of war and destruction

c. A symbol of cowardice and weakness

d. A means of communication with the dead

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

Why do you think the theme of sacrifice is important in myths? What might it represent about human life?

Remember to answer in full sentences, using accurate spelling and punctuation.

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