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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Thorgend goes to Norway and remarries, what is the name of her second son?
(a) Gudrun Osvifur.
(b) Kjartan Boll.
(c) Leif Erickson.
(d) Hrut Herjolfsson.

2. Who acquires a noble lineage because of his parent's connection to Irish royalty?
(a) Hoskuld.
(b) Thorgend.
(c) Freya.
(d) Olaf.

3. Who is reluctant to part with the family estate and is willing to fight to the death for the land?
(a) Hoskuld.
(b) Olaf.
(c) Thorgend.
(d) Vigdis.

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

5. As the new chieftains submit to the king, what region do some chieftains prefer to migrate instead of relinquishing power?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Faroe Islands.
(c) Iceland.
(d) Scotland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jorunn?

2. Who is Olaf the Peacock the father of?

3. Who is discovered to have Irish royalty in his or her lineage?

4. Who does Jorunn marry?

5. Prior to Christianity, what was the 9th century period known as a time of?

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