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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who represent the lowest rungs of Icelandic society?
(a) Thorolf the outlaw and Melkorka the concubine.
(b) Kjartan the warrior and Freya the mistress.
(c) Jorunn the wife and Hoskuld the thief.
(d) Gudrun the adulteress and Harald the thief.

2. When Thord gets married, who is the criminal that he houses?
(a) Vigdis.
(b) Kjartan.
(c) Thorolf.
(d) Gudrun.

3. What is the name of the child of the Norwegian and Olaf's daughter?
(a) Harald.
(b) Bolli.
(c) Groa.
(d) Gudrun.

4. What is an outlaw in Iceland?
(a) A warrior and fighter.
(b) A person who breaks the rule of the land.
(c) A deerhunter.
(d) A bounty hunter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two men growing up in Olaf's household known for?

2. As the new chieftains submit to the king, what region do some chieftains prefer to migrate instead of relinquishing power?

3. Who is Hrapp of Hrappstead?

4. Who lives alone at Hjadarholt after his father abandons him?

5. Who is Olaf the son of?

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