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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Hoskuld's brother who immigrates to Iceland?
(a) Hrut Herjolfsson.
(b) Vigdis Dala-Kollsson.
(c) Olaf the Peacock.
(d) Kjartan Boll.

3. After Thorleik fights with his uncle Hrut, where does he move from?
(a) Iceland.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Norway.
(d) Sweden.

4. When Hrapp of Hrappstead dies, who does his estate go to?
(a) Kjartan Boll.
(b) Thorstein Black the Wise.
(c) Freya and Gudrun.
(d) Hoskuld.

5. What is the unsettled area of land that the matriarch and daughter of Ketil Flat-Nose stakes out and divides among her family?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Ingelborg.
(c) Eindhaven.
(d) Breidafjord.

Short Answer Questions

1. What horrific dream does Olaf have about his son?

2. Who is Olaf's half-brother who is cruel like his mother Jorunn?

3. Where is the estate of Olaf built upon?

4. Where does the Laxdaela Saga occur?

5. What is the name of the estate and dynasty that starts with Thorgend's marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the aftermath of the murder of Kotkel and his clan?

2. What is Kjartan and Bolli's relationship at Hjardaholt?

3. How does Olaf's reputation grow?

4. How does the Laxriverdale dynasty begin and who is important in this dynasty?

5. What is the importance of Olaf Feilan in the unfolding of the plot of the Laxdaela Saga?

6. Who is Hrut Herjolfsson?

7. Describe Gudrun's first and second marriages.

8. Describe the effect of Kotkel on Gudrun's life.

9. Why is there tension between Olaf and Thorleik and what does Olaf do to ease it?

10. Describe Thord Gorddi.

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