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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapters 9 - 11, Thorhall Breaks Away, Karlsefni Goes South, The Skrælings Attack.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the natives come the second time they visit Karsefni and his men?
(a) More kids arrive on foot from a nearby settlement.
(b) A great horde of them approach by boat from the South.
(c) Native men arrive by dogsled.
(d) More traveling families arrive as they follow the river.

2. Why do the men wish to stop at this land?
(a) They think it is Greenland.
(b) They are afraid of getting further lost.
(c) For wood and water.
(d) The land is rich and beautiful.

3. What does Aud do to the men that she brings to Iceland?
(a) Send them to explore abroad.
(b) Gave them land.
(c) Execute them.
(d) Keep them the remainder of their lives as servants.

4. How long does Eirik spend exploring Greenland?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Three years.

5. Why do Eirik and Thorvald leave Norway?
(a) Because of some killings.
(b) They heard rumors of land to the west.
(c) On a mission from the king.
(d) To find new resources.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religious affiliation does Aud practice?

2. Why does Thorstein wish to return to Vinland?

3. Why does Eirik name the land he discovered "Greenland"?

4. Who gives Gudrid the prophecy about her future?

5. What does Thorvald die of?

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