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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) Osvifur.
(b) Geirmund.
(c) Egil.
(d) Groa.

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

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

4. What is the name of Thorgend's son?
(a) Hoskuld Dala-Kollsson.
(b) Gudrun Osvifur.
(c) Keif Olafsson.
(d) Kjartan Boll.

5. When the inheritor of Hrapp's land drowns, who comes into possession of the land?
(a) Gudrun Hjardarholt.
(b) Thorkel Fringe.
(c) Freya Breidafjord.
(d) Harald Trygvasson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Olaf receive a share of Hoskuld's estate?

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

3. Where does the Laxdaela Saga occur?

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

5. Who does Melkorka provide with resources to travel?

(see the answer key)

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