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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. Why does Karlsefni sail North when he decides to leave Vinland?
(a) To ensure food as long as possible.
(b) Because he wants to complete a map of the coast.
(c) To depart from their point of arrival.
(d) To look for Thorhall.

2. What was the general division of people between the two ships that travel with Karlsefni to Vinland?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Pagans on one and Christians on the other.
(c) Karlsefni's seamen were split evenly between the two ships to increase the chances of both arriving safely.
(d) Karlsefni and his crew of Icelanders on one, Greenlanders on the other.

3. What is Thorbjorn's reaction when he hears of the potential match for Gudrid?
(a) He threatens to kill Einar.
(b) He is offended.
(c) He ponders carefully but decides he can do better.
(d) He laughs heartily.

4. What does Gudrid do after Thorbjorn Vifilsson dies?
(a) Return to Iceland.
(b) Stay a Brattahlid with Eirik the Red.
(c) Travel to Norway.
(d) Go on a pilgrimage.

5. What does Aud Do in Orkney after she hears of the death of Thorstein the Red?
(a) Raises her grandchildren.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Gives away his daughter, Groa, in marriage.
(d) Seeks vengence for her husband's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bjarni do when he hears Herjolf has moved to Greenland?

2. Which of the following best characterizes the natural resources and weather on the land that Leif and his men explore?

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

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

5. Where do Karlsefni and Gudrid settle for the remainder of their lives?

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