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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gellir die?
(a) On a pilgrimage to Rome.
(b) On a trip to Malmo.
(c) In battle with his brother.
(d) On a fishing trip to Faroe Islands.

2. Who does Helgi send away from the estate?
(a) Children.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Women.
(d) Cousins.

3. What does the small man who approaches Thorgils call himself?
(a) Gudrun.
(b) Thorleik.
(c) Killer-Hrapp.
(d) Helgi.

4. Who is Kalf Asgeirsson?
(a) Asgeir's son.
(b) Gudrun's brother.
(c) Bolli's nemesis.
(d) Kjartan's traveling partner.

5. How many men does Thorgils take with him on his mission?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 20.

6. What kills Kjartan?
(a) The death of his wife.
(b) The great flood drowns him.
(c) The onset of dementia.
(d) The "Leg Biter" blade.

7. Where do Kjartan's relatives find Bolli before they kill him?
(a) A tavern.
(b) A shieling.
(c) A monastery.
(d) A brothel.

8. What does Gudrun join?
(a) A commune.
(b) A royal court.
(c) A nunnery.
(d) A cult.

9. What does Olafsson give Thorleik?
(a) A book.
(b) A sword.
(c) An amulet.
(d) A shield.

10. What does Thorgil pretend to be in order to gain sanctuary?
(a) An outlaw.
(b) A priest.
(c) A stowaway.
(d) A blacksmith.

11. What does Gudrun ask Thorgils to do?
(a) Lead men to kill Helgi.
(b) Marry her daughter.
(c) Trick her father.
(d) Buy her land.

12. What is the name of Gudrun's son by her new husband chosen by Snorri?
(a) Thordis.
(b) Thorkel.
(c) Lambi.
(d) Gellier.

13. Where is Kjartan ambushed?
(a) Laugar.
(b) Hjardarholt.
(c) Laxdaela.
(d) Svinidale.

14. What country becomes Christian?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Norway.
(d) Iceland.

15. What does Halldor give Bolli?
(a) A bracelet.
(b) A hug.
(c) A book.
(d) A sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bolli offer that Kjartan refuses?

2. Who are the men who try to help Helgi in his fight?

3. What does the Norwegian princess give Kjartan?

4. Who does Snorri visit to warn of possible vengeance?

5. Whose dream unfortunately has come to pass in Chapters 41-50?

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