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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since Hoskuld is growing old, to whom do the people turn their attention to?
(a) Kjartan his brother.
(b) Olaf his son.
(c) Freya his mistress.
(d) Jorunn his wife.

2. Who does Goddi go to for help when his wife attempts to claim possession of half of his land?
(a) Jorunn Peacock.
(b) Hoskuld Dala-Kollsson.
(c) Ingjald Saudisle- Priest.
(d) Vigdis Ingjald.

3. Where will the person be going that Melkorka gives the resources to travel?
(a) Iceland.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Norway.

4. Where does the chieftain Ketil Flat-Nose initially want to live?
(a) Malmo.
(b) Faroe Islands.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Iceland.

5. What role can Hoskuld rightfully take in Ireland?
(a) King.
(b) Provost.
(c) Priest.
(d) Chieftain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Laxdaela Saga occur?

2. Who does Olaf raise on the new land that he has purchased?

3. When Thorgend goes to Norway and remarries, what is the name of her second son?

4. Whose inheritance does Hoskuld's half-brother lay claim to?

5. What is the unsettled area of land that the matriarch and daughter of Ketil Flat-Nose stakes out and divides among her family?

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