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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sir Walter Raleigh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Thorgest tries to steal from Eric the Red?
(a) Eric the Red decides to steal from Thorgest in return, on his way into exile.
(b) Eric the Red removes his property, and in the ensuing chase, two of Thorgest's sons are killed.
(c) Eric the Red tries to remove his property, but Eric the Red's two sons are killed in the melee.
(d) Eric the Red has to give in and let Thorgest take his property.

2. Who is Freydis?
(a) Eric the Red's wife.
(b) Eric the Red's sister.
(c) Eric the Red's daughter.
(d) Eric the Red's lover.

3. What happens to the girl Ponce de Leon gives a gold crucifix to?
(a) He finds her later under a bush with her hands cut off.
(b) His men capture her and steal the crucifix back.
(c) He finds her later working as a slave.
(d) He accidentally kills her without knowing who she is.

4. What happens when Ponce de Leon and his men first land among the Caribs?
(a) The Caribs welcome them with open arms and a big feast.
(b) They make peace with the Caribs and do not have to fight.
(c) The Caribs kidnap their women and shoot their dog.
(d) They slaughter the Caribs, leaving none alive.

5. What title does the narrator give Raleigh?
(a) The Breath of the Queen.
(b) The Hand of the Queen.
(c) The Sword of the Queen.
(d) The Heart of the Queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on the passage narrated by Eric the Red, which phrase do you think best describes Eric's character?

2. How do many of the Indians react when the Spanish begin to enslave them?

3. Which of the following is NOT a term used by the narrator to describe Queen Elizabeth?

4. How does Williams suggest that Ponce de Leon feels when he hears about Cortez and the wealth of Montezuma?

5. Why does Cortez finally burn the city?

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