Laxdaela Saga Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 114 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Laxdaela Saga Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Greimund when he takes a ship to Norway?

2. Who does Olaf offer to raise?

3. How many predictions does Gest make?

4. Who lives alone at Hjadarholt after his father abandons him?

5. What is the name of Olaf's own son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Unn the Deep-Minded do to the Breidafjord?

2. What does Melkorka want and do for her son?

3. How does Olaf's reputation grow?

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

5. Describe Thord Gorddi.

6. What crime does Thord Gorddi commit and how does he act when he is pursued?

7. When Kjartan leaves for Norway, what is the political climate there?

8. Describe Gudrun's first and second marriages.

9. What happens when Gest meets Gudrun?

10. Describe Unn the Deep-Minded.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Laxdaela Saga is one of the most well known of the Icelandic sagas. What do you find compelling, intriguing, disturbing, appealing and/or outlandish about this saga? Does it hold your interest? Why? In a saga, several characters are involved in a legendary and mythical adventure that is tied to the history of the region and weaves romantic elements in the narrative. What does the author reveal about the character(s) in these settings that immediately introduces the element of a saga? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two female characters in Laxdaela Saga. What are the main differences between Gudrun and Hrefna? Which made the better wife? Who loved Kjartan more and in what way? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of revenge. Identify at least two characters in the Laxdaela Saga who either embody or experience revenge then cite an example to support your answers.

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