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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapters 12 - 14, Thorvald Eiriksson Dies, Bjarni Grimolfsson's Death, Karlsefni's Descendants.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Karlsefni offer Eirik to cheer him up?
(a) To use want he wanted from their cargos for Christmas feast.
(b) To become like a son to him.
(c) None of the above.
(d) To take him on his next journey.
2. What does Bjarni do when he hears Herjolf has moved to Greenland?
(a) Immediately sets off there in his ship.
(b) Takes men to bring him back to Iceland.
(c) Assumes his rank and position in Iceland.
(d) Prepares a mass emigration to follow.
3. Where does Thorhall announce he wants to go as he hoists the sail to part company with Karlsefni?
(a) Back to their countrymen at home.
(b) To claim the best land as his own.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Into the wilderness and away from the Christians.
4. What does Thorvald use to mark the spot he named Kjalarness?
(a) None of the above.
(b) A huge rock pointing upwards.
(c) A peak towering overhead.
(d) The old keel of the boat.
5. What does Thorbjorg tell Gudrid?
(a) She will make a distinguished marriage that will not last long.
(b) She will start and great and eminent family line.
(c) Her paths all lead to Iceland.
(d) All of the above.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Tyrkir find?
2. Why did Thorhall go on the expedition to Vinland?
3. What washes up on the shore over the winter when they are hungry?
4. What does Thorgunna ask of Leif?
5. What do the lumps on the beach Thorvald sees turn out to be?
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