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

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

3. What are the factors by which the land along the west coast is divided among the family in Chapters 1-10?
(a) Scale, vicissitude and markings.
(b) Heritage, character and class.
(c) Tree cover, leaves and pine cones.
(d) Length, width and height.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Thorgend's son?

2. What is the vision about Bolli that Gest has?

3. Who is discovered to have Irish royalty in his or her lineage?

4. Who acquires a noble lineage because of his parent's connection to Irish royalty?

5. Who is Thorkel Eyjolfsson the fourth husband of?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Laxriverdale dynasty begin and who is important in this dynasty?

2. What is different about Olaf the Peacock?

3. What surprising discovery is revealed about Melkorka?

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

5. When Kjartan leaves for Norway, what is the political climate there?

6. Describe Hoskuld.

7. Describe Thord Gorddi.

8. What is Kjartan and Bolli's relationship at Hjardaholt?

9. When Olaf returns to Iceland, what does he do to establish a foundation?

10. How does Olaf's reputation grow?

(see the answer keys)

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