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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What countries form new alliances and partnerships in Chapters 21-30?
(a) Iceland, Ireland, and Norway.
(b) Scotland, England, and Ireland.
(c) Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
(d) Sweden, Denmark, and England.

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

3. Who does Gudrun meet after her second husband die?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Bolli.
(c) Thorvald.
(d) Kotkel.

4. Who goes to Norway?
(a) Kotkel and Bolli.
(b) Thorvald and Gudrun.
(c) Kjartan and Bolli.
(d) Helga and Hrut.

5. What kind of personality does Bard Hoskuldsson have?
(a) Vociferous and demanding.
(b) Critical and demeaning.
(c) Kind and caring.
(d) Rough and nasty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will the person be going that Melkorka gives the resources to travel?

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

3. What is different about the item that Bolli receives?

4. After Thorleik fights with his uncle Hrut, where does he move from?

5. What is the name of the item that Bolli receives?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the problem King Harald faces with chieftains?

2. Why does Hoskuld travel to Norway?

3. What is different about Olaf the Peacock?

4. Describe Ketil Flat-Nose.

5. What does Gest prophesize about Kjartan, Bolli and Olaf?

6. What crime does Thord Gorddi commit and how does he act when he is pursued?

7. Describe the period in Scandinavian history at the time the Laxdaela Saga was written.

8. What does Melkorka want and do for her son?

9. What is the horrific dream Olaf the Peacock has of his son?

10. Describe the effect of Kotkel on Gudrun's life.

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