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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 51 - 60.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the inheritor of Hrapp's land drowns, who comes into possession of the land?
(a) Gudrun Hjardarholt.
(b) Freya Breidafjord.
(c) Harald Trygvasson.
(d) Thorkel Fringe.

2. As the new chieftains submit to the king, what region do some chieftains prefer to migrate instead of relinquishing power?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Faroe Islands.
(d) Iceland.

3. What horrific dream does Olaf have about his son?
(a) That he will butchered by Valkryies.
(b) That he will die one day covered in his own blood.
(c) That he will drown in the Atlantic Ocean.
(d) That he will be poisoned by his mother.

4. Who is discovered to have Irish royalty in his or her lineage?
(a) Melkorka.
(b) Jorunn.
(c) Olaf.
(d) Hoskuld.

5. What kills Kjartan?
(a) The "Leg Biter" blade.
(b) The onset of dementia.
(c) The great flood drowns him.
(d) The death of his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who acquires a noble lineage because of his parent's connection to Irish royalty?

2. Who does Thorgend, Unn's granddaughter, marry?

3. From whom do both Kjartan and Bolli descend?

4. Who is Bjorn related to?

5. Who represent the lowest rungs of Icelandic society?

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