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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Norwegian that Olaf brings back with him from a trip in search of timber?
(a) Groa.
(b) Geirmund.
(c) Egil.
(d) Osvifur.

2. As Olaf gains prominence, who declines in stature by the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Gudrun.
(c) Hoskuld.
(d) Jorunn.

3. What is the name of Olaf's own son?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Snorri.
(c) Bolli.
(d) Gudrun.

4. Who is Jorunn?
(a) The son of a poor blacksmith.
(b) The son of a wealthy industrialist.
(c) The daughter of a wealthy farmer.
(d) The daughter of a poor shepherd.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who acquires a noble lineage because of his parent's connection to Irish royalty?

2. What are the factors by which the land along the west coast is divided among the family in Chapters 1-10?

3. When Hoskuld travels to Norway, what does he procure to build himself a fine estate?

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

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

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