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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. How is the marriage of Gudrid and Thorstein Eriksson received by their families?
(a) With disappointment from Eirik.
(b) With anger from Thorbjorn.
(c) Both fathers disapproved of the match.
(d) It was well received on all sides.

2. What is the woman Thorbjorg by trade?
(a) Matchmaker.
(b) Prophetess.
(c) Priestess.
(d) Seamstress.

3. What does the king of Norway ask Leif to do upon his return to Greenland?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Act as his embassador to Greenland.
(c) Claim Vinland for Norway.
(d) Spread Christianity.

4. Which of the following best describes the sentiment between Freydis and the brothers in Vinland?
(a) General ill will.
(b) Distrust and fear.
(c) Business and formality.
(d) Friendship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Eirik's saga, how does Leif encounter Vinland?

2. Who does Bjarni travel to see "some time later" after sighting the land to the west?

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

4. What does Gudrid see that no one else sees?

5. Where do Thorstein and his men first land on their trip?

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