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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rides off to find Hardbeinsson by the end of Chapter 60?

2. Whose second prophesy has come half-true by the end of Chapter 50?

3. Who dies in the Breidafjord?

4. Where do Kjartan's relatives find Bolli before they kill him?

5. What does Gudrun join?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bolli do that surprises Kjartan?

2. What happens to Gellir in the final chapters of the book?

3. What is Gudrun willing to offer Thorgils and in exchange of what?

4. When Kjartan and Bolli arrive in Norway, what does King Olaf do to Kjartan?

5. What is the prophecy about Thorkel and how does it come true?

6. How does the family feud end?

7. What does Olaf the Peacock do after Kjartan's death?

8. What is the final prophecy regarding Gudrun?

9. What ugly fact about Gudrun's personality is revealed through the death of Kjartan?

10. Describe the conflict leading to Helgi's death.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of revenge. Identify at least two characters in the Laxdaela Saga who either embody or experience revenge then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two female characters in Laxdaela Saga. What are the main differences between Gudrun and Hrefna? Which made the better wife? Who loved Kjartan more and in what way? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Gudrun. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in his life?

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