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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grænlendinga Saga, Chapters 7 - 9, Karlsefni in Vinland, Freydis in Vinland, Karlsefni's Descendants.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Iceland like when Eirik the Red arrives there?
(a) Already well settled.
(b) Occupied by enemies.
(c) Undiscovered.
(d) A shipping port.

2. Which of the following best describes Bjarni?
(a) A man of wealth and reputation.
(b) All of the above.
(c) The son of Herjolf Bardarson
(d) A merchant.

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

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

5. What reception does Karlsefni receive in Norway?
(a) Karlsefni and Gudrid were well received by the nobles in Norway.
(b) All of the above.
(c) He had so much merchandise he was accused of being a pirate.
(d) People were amazed he was still alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to join Leif Eiriksson in his journey but was injured at the last moment?

2. Which of the following best describes the sentiment between Freydis and the brothers in Vinland?

3. What does Thorvald die of?

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

5. What is the general consensus about Freydis after her trip to Vinland?

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