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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the two men who grow up like brothers in the same household, which is more powerful?
(a) Bolli.
(b) Snorri.
(c) Kjartan.
(d) Gudrun.

2. What is the name of the estate and dynasty that starts with Thorgend's marriage?
(a) Freyadale.
(b) Thorkedala.
(c) Laexdala.
(d) Laxriverdale.

3. How does Olaf receive a share of Hoskuld's estate?
(a) Through combat.
(b) Through a plague.
(c) Because his mother asked for it.
(d) On Hoskuld's death.

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

5. Who is reluctant to part with the family estate and is willing to fight to the death for the land?
(a) Olaf.
(b) Hoskuld.
(c) Vigdis.
(d) Thorgend.

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

7. When Gudrun meets Gest, how many dreams does she say that she needs help interpreting?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

8. What is the item that Bolli receives?
(a) An amulet.
(b) A precious book.
(c) A sword.
(d) A magic mirror.

9. Since Hoskuld is growing old, to whom do the people turn their attention to?
(a) Jorunn his wife.
(b) Kjartan his brother.
(c) Olaf his son.
(d) Freya his mistress.

10. Where does the Laxdaela Saga occur?
(a) Monarchy of England.
(b) Kingdom of Norway.
(c) Kingdom of Sweden.
(d) Fatherland of France.

11. What horrific dream does Olaf have about his son?
(a) That he will be poisoned by his mother.
(b) That he will die one day covered in his own blood.
(c) That he will drown in the Atlantic Ocean.
(d) That he will butchered by Valkryies.

12. Who is Thord Goddi a neighbor to?
(a) Hoskuld Dala-Kollsson.
(b) Jorunn Peacock.
(c) Vigdis Ingjald.
(d) Killer-Hrapp.

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

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

15. Prior to Christianity, what was the 9th century period known as a time of?
(a) Agnosticism.
(b) Pagan heroism.
(c) Satan worship.
(d) Ritualistic nature worship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the chieftain Ketil Flat-Nose initially want to live?

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

3. What does Hoskuld also purchase in Norway that his wife Jorunn objects to at first, but then accepts?

4. What role can Hoskuld rightfully take in Ireland?

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

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