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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grænlendinga Saga, Chapters 3 - 4, Leif Explores Vinland, Leif Returns to Greenland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Herjolf take with him when he emigrates to Greenland?
(a) A Christian.
(b) Weapons.
(c) A plague.
(d) Many boats of goods.

2. Who is Thorvald?
(a) The brother of Eirik the Red.
(b) The king.
(c) The father of Eirik the Red.
(d) The discoverer of Greenland.

3. Why do Eirik and Thorvald leave Norway?
(a) They heard rumors of land to the west.
(b) On a mission from the king.
(c) To find new resources.
(d) Because of some killings.

4. Who is Freydis?
(a) The arrogant daughter of Eirik the Red.
(b) The wife of Herjolf.
(c) The first victim of the plague.
(d) A seer and a witch.

5. Who tries to join Leif Eiriksson in his journey but was injured at the last moment?
(a) His father.
(b) His wife.
(c) Bjarni.
(d) A Christian missionary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bjarni worry about the trip to Greenland?

2. What does Eirik do when he finds Greenland?

3. What were the characteristics of the first land that Leif and his crew land on?

4. What do Leif and his men find on the return trip to Greenland?

5. Why do the men wish to stop at this land?

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