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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 Thorstein and his men spend the summer?
(a) Preparing to leave Greenland.
(b) Searching the coast for Thorvald.
(c) Cutting wood and grapes.
(d) Lost at sea.

2. What does Thorvald use to mark the spot he named Kjalarness?
(a) A peak towering overhead.
(b) None of the above.
(c) The old keel of the boat.
(d) A huge rock pointing upwards.

3. What is the general consensus about Freydis after her trip to Vinland?
(a) She earned the title of explorer.
(b) She is plagued by misfortune.
(c) She can command ship like a man.
(d) No one thinks anything but ill of her and her family.

4. Where does Eirik go after the fight with Thorgest?
(a) None of these.
(b) To Dublin to appeal to his relatives for help.
(c) To Norway.
(d) To look for land sighted to the west.

5. How does Einar go about seeking the hand of Gudrid?
(a) He lavishes her with gifts.
(b) He leaves determined to seek his fortune.
(c) He expresses his devotion to her.
(d) He sends his friend Orm to plead his case to Thorbjorn.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Eirik propose to go when he leaves Iceland?

3. Why do Eirik and Thorvald leave Norway?

4. Which of the following best describes the clothes of the prophetess Thorbjorg?

5. What does Thorvald die of?

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