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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who becomes a third wheel as Gudrun develops her third romance?
(a) Bolli.
(b) Thorvald.
(c) Kjartan.
(d) Kotkel.

3. Who does Melkorka eventually marry?
(a) Breida the Valiant.
(b) Hoskuld the Stubbonr.
(c) Vigdis the Liar.
(d) Thorbjorn the Feeble.

4. What is the name of the item that Bolli receives?
(a) "Amulet of Truth."
(b) "Cave Dweller."
(c) "Wise Book of Knowledge."
(d) "Leg Biter."

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

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

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

8. When Goddi acts like a coward, who is left to defeat Ingjald's people?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Vigdis.
(c) Olaf.
(d) Hoskuld.

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

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

11. What role can Hoskuld rightfully take in Ireland?
(a) Provost.
(b) Priest.
(c) Chieftain.
(d) King.

12. How much of Hoskuld's estate does Olaf receive?
(a) 1/4.
(b) 1/5.
(c) 1/3.
(d) 1/2.

13. Who rises to prominence in Chapters 21-30?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Olaf.
(c) Harald.
(d) Hoskuld.

14. What are the two men growing up in Olaf's household known for?
(a) Artistic work and cooking.
(b) Good looks and poetic speech.
(c) Bootlegging and thievery.
(d) Courage and strength.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Osvifur purchase an estate?

2. Who does Gest meet when Olaf invites him to Hjardarholt ?

3. Who is the king of Norway?

4. Who does Olaf raise on the new land that he has purchased?

5. Where does the Laxdaela Saga occur?

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