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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. How does Eirik find Greenland?
(a) There have been several trips there before.
(b) The reports from Gunnbjorn's sightings.
(c) He is sailing to sea in a blind fury without destination.
(d) He gets blown off course.

2. Which of the following best characterizes the natural resources and weather on the land that Leif and his men explore?
(a) Sufficient and tolerable.
(b) Abundant and mild.
(c) Few and cold.
(d) Sparse and changeable.

3. Why is Thorbjorn not in the house during Thorbjorg's visit?
(a) He is hunting.
(b) He would not stay to see such pagan practices.
(c) He is arranging Gudrid's marriage.
(d) He is afraid of Thorbjorg.

4. When do Karlsefni and his men see the natives again?
(a) Again and again over the Winter.
(b) When they find another native settlement.
(c) In the Spring.
(d) Not again for almost two years.

5. What is found in abundance on the island near Straumfjord?
(a) Grapes.
(b) Salt.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Bjarni Grimolfsson's ship to sink?

2. Where do Thorstein and his men first land on their trip?

3. What do the traders offer Eirik the Red when they arrive at Brattahlid?

4. What happens when Eirik requests his possessions back from Thorgest?

5. Who are the parents of Thorstein the Red?

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