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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 41 - 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Thorgend's son?
(a) Kjartan Boll.
(b) Hoskuld Dala-Kollsson.
(c) Keif Olafsson.
(d) Gudrun Osvifur.

2. Who is the king of Norway that is involved in a tense and political dispute with chieftains from Iceland?
(a) Osvifur Bache-wiig.
(b) King Mykerwalt.
(c) Olaf Tryggvason.
(d) Bolli Hjardarholt.

3. Since Thord wants so badly to thwart Vigdis's machinations, to whom does he give his property?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Gudrun.
(c) Freya.
(d) Hoskuld.

4. Whose dream unfortunately has come to pass in Chapters 41-50?
(a) Olaf.
(b) Bolli.
(c) Lambi.
(d) Kjartan.

5. Who does Jorunn marry?
(a) Hoskuld.
(b) Leif.
(c) Kjartan.
(d) Hrut.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who represent the lowest rungs of Icelandic society?

2. What is the name of Kjartan's estate?

3. At the time of the Laxdaela Saga, who is the King in question?

4. Who is Hrefna?

5. Of the two men who grow up like brothers in the same household, which is more powerful?

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