2. What happens when the Greenlanders fight with the people they meet in the New World?
(a) The other Greenlanders begin to flee, but Freydis grabs a sword and fights so hard that she frightens their enemies into fleeing.
(b) Helgi and Finnbogi save Freydis' life, rescuing her just as their enemies in the New World were about to kill her.
(c) The Greenlanders are defeated by the people of the New World and flee in shame.
(d) Eric the Red appears with a group of young Greenlander sailors, and the Greenlanders gain the advantage in the fight.

3. What does Gregory think that In the American Grain is meant to do for the American national identity?
(a) Mock it.
(b) Criticize it.
(c) Celebrate it.
(d) Shape it.

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) The Caribs kidnap their women and shoot their dog.
(c) They slaughter the Caribs, leaving none alive.
(d) They make peace with the Caribs and do not have to fight.

5. Which of the following statements shows that Eric the Red has accepted his fate?
(a) "...this is what they say: Eric, son of evil, come and be forgiven."
(b) "Eric the Red is a marked man, beyond the law, so it would seem..."
(c) "One or the other of us had to die, under the natural circumstance."
(d) "This is my portion. I do not call it not to my liking. Hardship lives in me."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the following sentence mean? "Rather the ice than their way: to take what is mine by single strength, theirs by the crookedness of their law."

2. What author does Gregory say is never accused of being insincere?

3. What happens to Columbus when he finally makes it back to Spain?

4. What happens to Cortez when the Aztecs counterattack from outside the city?

5. In his conclusion, what word does Gregory use to characterize Williams' prose?

(see the answer key)

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