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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapters 7 - 8, Karlsefni in Greenland, Karlsefni Goes to Vinland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens between Thorgest and Eirik when Eirik returns to Iceland?
(a) A reconciliation is reached.
(b) Thorgest and Eirik battle again.
(c) Eirik is deated.
(d) All of the above.

2. Who accompanies Thorstein and his men to Vinland?
(a) A Christian missionary.
(b) An embassador from Earl Eirik.
(c) Gudrid, Thorstein's wife.
(d) All of the above.

3. Who gives the prophecy about Gudrid?
(a) A goddess in Gudrid's dream.
(b) The native seer.
(c) Thorstein's corpse.
(d) Thorstein the Black.

4. What is found in abundance on the island near Straumfjord?
(a) Salt.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Gold.

5. What did Haki and Hekja leave to do?
(a) Start making a map of the area.
(b) Report on the settlements sighted to the north.
(c) Explore the country to the south.
(d) Find fresh water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aud Do in Orkney after she hears of the death of Thorstein the Red?

2. What men come with Aud to Iceland?

3. What does Aud do to the men that she brings to Iceland?

4. What is the nature of the Christmas feast Eirik the Red served Karlsefni and company?

5. What is Aud's full title?

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