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Reading Comprehension. The Aesir
Answer the questions.
Part 1: The Creation of the World
1. From the context clues, what can you infer is a chasm? Describe it
It is an abyss. It says there was a deep, dark chasm; it was so deep that it was impossible to measure how far it descended. When the cold air of the chasm touched the water it caused it to turn to ice and soon it was covered with a glistening, frozen waterfall.
2. What laid to the north and south of this great chasm?
To the north of this chasm there was a great area of mist that rose above powerful streams that eventually made their way into the chasm. To the south of this region was Muspelheim, the land of fire. The fire was guarded by Surtr, the flame giant. Surtr possessed a magnificent light sword that flashed through the darkness of the universe and set sparks flying everywhere.
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