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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who's commands does Leif present to the people when he arrives at the feast?
(a) King Sverker II of Sweden.
(b) King Hugh of France.
(c) King Olaf Tryggvason of Norway.
(d) King Vaaran of Finland.

2. What does Ketil think of Erik's news?
(a) He is so enthusiastic as he describes this place that Ketil is already dreaming of a new home called Ketilsfjord, with miles of free land.
(b) Ketil believes it is dangerous.
(c) Ketil doesn't believe what Erik tells him.
(d) Ketil is bored with it.

3. How long is it since the Viking raid at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 6 weeks.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 6 months.

4. What news does Gunnar bear?
(a) That 7 shiploads of Vikings are on their way for plunder.
(b) That Alfrida is dying.
(c) That he is leaving for Norway.
(d) That he is to be married.

5. How does Rumon differentiate the Prior from the other monks?
(a) The Prior is the one in deepest prayer.
(b) The Prior is the fattest.
(c) Ruman can't tell the Prior from the other monks.
(d) The Prior introduces himself immediately.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Merewyn leave home?

2. Who is Orm?

3. What does Merewyn want Sigurd to do while at the Althing?

4. Why does Sister Herluva run to find Merewyn?

5. In what year does the story begin?

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