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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Goddi go to for help when his wife attempts to claim possession of half of his land?
(a) Jorunn Peacock.
(b) Vigdis Ingjald.
(c) Ingjald Saudisle- Priest.
(d) Hoskuld Dala-Kollsson.

2. Who does Melkorka provide with resources to travel?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Olaf.
(c) Vigdis.
(d) Gudrun.

3. Who does Thorgend, Unn's granddaughter, marry?
(a) Gudrun.
(b) Dala-Koll.
(c) Hoskuld.
(d) Kjartan.

4. What is different about Unn compared to other women of her time?
(a) She is fierce, stout and evil.
(b) She is strong, powerful and unyielding.
(c) She is tall, willowy and beautiful.
(d) She has only one eye and a patch.

5. When Olaf the Peacock buys the land, what does he rename it?
(a) Hrut.
(b) Freida.
(c) Trygvasson.
(d) Hjardarholt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since Thord wants so badly to thwart Vigdis's machinations, to whom does he give his property?

2. When Thorgend goes to Norway and remarries, what is the name of her second son?

3. What is the name of Thorgend's son?

4. What role can Hoskuld rightfully take in Ireland?

5. Where does the Laxdaela Saga occur?

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