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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hrapp of Hrappstead dies, who does his estate go to?
(a) Freya and Gudrun.
(b) Hoskuld.
(c) Thorstein Black the Wise.
(d) Kjartan Boll.

2. What is the name of the grandson who receives the land Hvamm upon the death of the matriarch?
(a) Olaf Feilan.
(b) Gudrun Hvamm.
(c) Kjartan Boll.
(d) Dala Hoskuld.

3. What does Hoskuld also purchase in Norway that his wife Jorunn objects to at first, but then accepts?
(a) A house.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A boat.
(d) A fjord.

4. Why is Thorleik angry with Olaf?
(a) Since Olaf wins more friends than Thorleik.
(b) Since Hoskuld liked Olaf more than Thorleik.
(c) Since Olaf is better looking than Thorleik.
(d) Since Hoskuld diminishes Thorleik's fortune on Olaf's behalf.

5. Who is the king of Ireland?
(a) King Olaf.
(b) King Osvifur.
(c) King Myrkjartan.
(d) King Egil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Olaf the Peacock buys the land, what does he rename it?

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

4. Who does Goddi go to for help when his wife attempts to claim possession of half of his land?

5. Who is Olaf the son of?

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