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

3. Where does Osvifur purchase an estate?
(a) Norway.
(b) Hjardarholt.
(c) Saelingsdale.
(d) Faroe Islands.

4. What is the name of the individual that Olaf offers to raise?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Gudrun.
(c) Bolli.
(d) Snorri.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Thorleik angry with Olaf?

2. What are the two men growing up in Olaf's household known for?

3. What are the factors by which the land along the west coast is divided among the family in Chapters 1-10?

4. Prior to Christianity, what was the 9th century period known as a time of?

5. Who does Gudrun meet after her second husband die?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is different about Olaf the Peacock?

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

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

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

6. Describe Geirmund's marriage.

7. Describe Gudrun's first and second marriages.

8. What happens when Gest meets Gudrun?

9. Describe Gudrun and Kjartan's relationship and its effect on their families initially.

10. Why is there tension between Olaf and Thorleik and what does Olaf do to ease it?

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