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

2. Who does Melkorka eventually marry?
(a) Hoskuld the Stubbonr.
(b) Vigdis the Liar.
(c) Thorbjorn the Feeble.
(d) Breida the Valiant.

3. Who is discovered to have Irish royalty in his or her lineage?
(a) Hoskuld.
(b) Olaf.
(c) Jorunn.
(d) Melkorka.

4. What is the name of Ketil Flat-Nose's daughter?
(a) Gudrun.
(b) Umma.
(c) Unn.
(d) Kjartan.

5. Who is Thorkel Eyjolfsson the fourth husband of?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Gudrun.
(c) Freya.
(d) Olaf.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who wants Hoskuld to return to Ireland?

3. When Goddi acts like a coward, who is left to defeat Ingjald's people?

4. Since Hoskuld is growing old, to whom do the people turn their attention to?

5. What is different about Unn compared to other women of her time?

(see the answer key)

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