1. What does Columbus think of the New World when he reaches it?
(a) He thinks that it is far too hot and humid for his taste.
(b) He thinks it is the most beautiful place he has ever seen.
(c) He thinks that he would like to build a house and live there himself.
(d) He thinks that it is too desolate to have any worthwhile resources.

2. 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."
(a) Eric the Red has chosen to leave Iceland of his own accord.
(b) Eric the Red considers his unjust exile to be more honorable than staying in Iceland.
(c) Eric the Red feels remorseful about the murder he committed and willingly accepts punishment.
(d) Eric the Red prefers places that are cold and icy.

3. What is De Soto looking for?
(a) Treasure.
(b) The Fountain of Youth
(c) Slaves.
(d) Food.

4. Why do the Aztecs have two aqueducts?
(a) So that one can be used while the other is being cleaned.
(b) So that one can be used to carry water out, and the other to carry water in.
(c) So that one can supply one half of the city, and the other can supply the other half.
(d) So that enough water can be provided for the needs of the emperor and his entourage.

5. 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.