The 15 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which Norse hero killed the dragon Fafnir and understood the language of birds?
Possible answers:
- Beowulf
- Baldur
- Sigurd
- Ragnar
Explanation: Sigurd (Siegfried en allemand) a tué le dragon Fafnir avec l'épée Gram. En goûtant son sang, il a pu comprendre le langage des oiseaux.
Question 2 : How many worlds are connected by the cosmic tree Yggdrasil in Norse mythology?
Possible answers:
- 9
- 7
- 12
- 5
Explanation: Yggdrasil, the cosmic ash tree, connects nine worlds including Midgard (world of humans), Asgard (world of gods), Jotunheim (world of giants), and Helheim (realm of the dead).
Question 3 : What is the name of Odin's eight-legged horse?
Possible answers:
- Sleipnir
- Fenrir
- Jörmungandr
- Huginn
Explanation: Sleipnir est le cheval à huit pattes d'Odin, né du dieu Loki transformé en jument.
Question 4 : Which Norse god sacrificed an eye to gain the wisdom of the runes?
Possible answers:
- Odin
- Thor
- Loki
- Freyr
Explanation: Odin hung from Yggdrasil for nine days and nights and sacrificed an eye at Mímir's well to gain knowledge of the runes and universal wisdom.
Question 5 : Who is the father of all gods in Norse mythology?
Possible answers:
- Odin
- Thor
- Freyr
- Týr
Explanation: Odin, also called the Allfather, is the supreme god, associated with wisdom, war, and death. He sacrificed an eye to acquire knowledge.
Question 6 : What is the name of the giant wolf that will devour Odin during Ragnarök?
Possible answers:
- Sköll
- Fenrir
- Garm
- Hati
Explanation: Fenrir is a monstrous wolf, son of Loki. Chained by the gods, he will break free during Ragnarök to devour Odin before being killed by Vidar.
Question 7 : What is the name of the realm of Norse gods?
Possible answers:
- Valhalla
- Midgard
- Asgard
- Jötunheim
Explanation: Asgard is the realm of the Æsir (main gods), connected to Midgard (Earth) by the rainbow bridge Bifröst.
Question 8 : Who is the god of mischief and deception?
Possible answers:
- Loki
- Baldr
- Heimdall
- Höðr
Explanation: Loki is the god of cunning, a giant adopted by Odin. He is the father of Fenrir, the serpent Jörmungandr, and Hel.
Question 9 : What is the name of the giant serpent that encircles the world?
Possible answers:
- Fafnir
- Níðhöggr
- Ouroboros
- Jörmungandr
Explanation: Jörmungandr, also called the Midgard Serpent, is so large that it encircles the Earth while biting its own tail.
Question 10 : What are the warrior maidens who take heroes to Valhalla called?
Possible answers:
- Les Dises
- Les Valkyries
- Les Fylgjas
- Les Nornes
Explanation: The Valkyries ("choosers of the slain") are divine warrior maidens who select heroes worthy of Valhalla.
Question 11 : Which god guards the Bifröst bridge leading to Asgard?
Possible answers:
- Bragi
- Forseti
- Heimdall
- Vidar
Explanation: Heimdall is the guardian of Bifröst, gifted with exceptional sight and hearing. His horn Gjallarhorn will announce Ragnarök.
Question 12 : Which god lost his hand in Fenrir's mouth?
Possible answers:
- Vidar
- Thor
- Týr
- Odin
Explanation: Týr, god of war and justice, sacrificed his hand to allow the chaining of the wolf Fenrir with Gleipnir.
Question 13 : Which goddess is associated with love and fertility?
Possible answers:
- Sif
- Idunn
- Frigg
- Freyja
Explanation: Freyja is the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She owns a magical necklace, Brísingamen, and travels in a chariot pulled by cats.
Question 14 : How many legs does Odin's horse Sleipnir have?
Possible answers:
- 4
- 6
- 8
- 10
Explanation: Sleipnir is an eight-legged horse, the fastest of all horses. He was born from Loki who had transformed into a mare.
Question 15 : Which innocent god was killed by a mistletoe arrow?
Possible answers:
- Baldr
- Váli
- Hermóðr
- Höðr
Explanation: Baldr, god of light and beauty, was killed by his blind brother Höðr, manipulated by Loki with a mistletoe arrow.




