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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. What does the Norwegian princess give Kjartan?
(a) A scroll.
(b) A gold-woven head-dress.
(c) A basket of coins.
(d) A bag of jewels.

2. What does King Olaf prophesize about Thorkel's timber?
(a) It will disintegrate when he tries to use it.
(b) It will become a beacon of light for sufferers.
(c) He will not be able to use it to build his church.
(d) It will expand in an unlimited fashion.

3. Who does what he can to heal the conflict peacefully?
(a) Helgi.
(b) Lambi.
(c) Olaf.
(d) Bolli.

4. Who betrays Kjartan?
(a) Bolli.
(b) Gudrun.
(c) Thorvald.
(d) Olaf.

5. When Thorgils goes to Helgi's house, what does Helgi do?
(a) Throw a spear.
(b) Hide in the cellar.
(c) Run away.
(d) Hang himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Gudrun give birth to her son?

2. Who is Gudrun's teacher that helps her develop her plan of revenge?

3. Who does Helgi kill?

4. What does Thorkel try to buy?

5. Who does Bolli marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the prophecy about Thorkel and how does it come true?

2. What happens to Bolli, Gudrun's son in the final chapters of the book?

3. Describe Gudrun and Thorkel's relationship?

4. What mysterious statement does Gudrun say about her love for her husbands and what does it mean?

5. How does Gudrun's plans relate to her son?

6. What does Thorgend do to avenge Kjartan's death?

7. What ugly fact about Gudrun's personality is revealed through the death of Kjartan?

8. When Kjartan refuses a gift from Bolli, what ensues?

9. What does Bolli do that surprises Kjartan?

10. What does Gudrun do out of a desire for revenge and jealousy?

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