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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. Who is Gudrun's first husband?

2. Where will the person be going that Melkorka gives the resources to travel?

3. How much of Hoskuld's estate does Olaf receive?

4. How many predictions does Gest make?

5. Who is reluctant to part with the family estate and is willing to fight to the death for the land?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprising discovery is revealed about Melkorka?

2. What is the problem King Harald faces with chieftains?

3. Describe Geirmund.

4. Describe Geirmund's marriage.

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

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

7. What happens after Thurid gives Bolli the sword?

8. Why does Hoskuld travel to Norway?

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

10. When Geirmund attempts to leave, what does Thurid do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bolli and Kjartan are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Bolli had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Kjartan had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to family members and how? Which one is stronger and in what way?

Essay Topic 2

Certain relationships create a good foundation for social structure in the Laxdaela Saga. When Snorri tells Gudrun who to marry, Gudrun follows his advice, spurning her other suitor. They both interact in a very convincing manner. Describe why this relationship is believable.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of taking a spiritual journey versus just a physical one? Which characters embark upon a spiritual journey, which go on a physical journey, and which experience both? How does this affect Olaf, King of Norway in particular? Describe.

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