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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. Where do Thorvald and his men moor the boat and wander on shore?
(a) A beautiful, heavily wooded area.
(b) A beautiful place Thorvald said he would like to make his home.
(c) All of the above.
(d) On a promontory between two fjords.

2. How do Thorstein and much of his crew die?
(a) In a shipwreck.
(b) In a skirmish with the natives of Vinland.
(c) Thirst while they are lost at sea.
(d) Disease.

3. Why does Thorstein wish to return to Vinland?
(a) To acquire a stock of lumber.
(b) To make more wine from the grapes.
(c) To fetch Thorvald's body.
(d) None of the above.

4. What do Thorvald and his men see further up the fjord?
(a) Cattle.
(b) Ruins of great cities.
(c) Settlements.
(d) Planted crops.

5. What does Eirik lend to Thorgest?
(a) Bench-boards.
(b) Slaves.
(c) His sword.
(d) A ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Eirik get depressed as Christmas draws near when he has guests staying at Brattahlid?

2. What does Eirik offer the traders in return for their generosity?

3. What washes up on the shore over the winter when they are hungry?

4. What was the general division of people between the two ships that travel with Karlsefni to Vinland?

5. Who accompanies Thorstein and his men to Vinland?

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