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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the king of Norway that is involved in a tense and political dispute with chieftains from Iceland?
(a) Olaf Tryggvason.
(b) Bolli Hjardarholt.
(c) Osvifur Bache-wiig.
(d) King Mykerwalt.

2. Who does the Norwegian that Olaf brings back to Iceland fall in love with?
(a) Thurid.
(b) Gudrun.
(c) Thorleik.
(d) Kjartan.

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

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

5. Who lives alone at Hjadarholt after his father abandons him?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Gudrun.
(c) Thorleik.
(d) Bolli.

6. While the Norwegian crown does not abdicate authority of Iceland, what religion does the Icelandic people accept?
(a) Paganism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Druidism.
(d) Christianity.

7. How does Thord die?
(a) Of old age.
(b) By drowning.
(c) By poisoning.
(d) In combat.

8. Who does Goddi go to for help when his wife attempts to claim possession of half of his land?
(a) Ingjald Saudisle- Priest.
(b) Jorunn Peacock.
(c) Vigdis Ingjald.
(d) Hoskuld Dala-Kollsson.

9. Where is the estate of Olaf built upon?
(a) Reyjkavik.
(b) Hrappstead.
(c) Laxdaela.
(d) Fallow lands of Scotland.

10. How old is Gudrun when she is forced to marry?
(a) 20.
(b) 40.
(c) 15.
(d) 35.

11. Who is Gudrun's first husband?
(a) Hjalmar Einarsson.
(b) Gest Oddleifsson.
(c) Thorvald Halldorsson.
(d) Bolli the Peacock.

12. After Thorleik fights with his uncle Hrut, where does he move from?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Iceland.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Norway.

13. Who is Olaf the Peacock the father of?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Hrut.
(c) Gudrun.
(d) Leif.

14. What is the name of Olaf's manor?
(a) Helgason.
(b) Bollison.
(c) Osvifur.
(d) Hjardarholt.

15. Whose inheritance does Hoskuld's half-brother lay claim to?
(a) Kjartan's.
(b) Gudrun's.
(c) Thorgerd's.
(d) Freya's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the king of Ireland?

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

4. Whose behavior as a smart and honorable person shows promise of becoming a great individual?

5. What horrific dream does Olaf have about his son?

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