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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. Since Thord wants so badly to thwart Vigdis's machinations, to whom does he give his property?
(a) Kjartan.
(b) Hoskuld.
(c) Gudrun.
(d) Freya.

2. 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) Length, width and height.
(c) Heritage, character and class.
(d) Tree cover, leaves and pine cones.

3. Who does Jorunn marry?
(a) Hoskuld.
(b) Leif.
(c) Kjartan.
(d) Hrut.

4. Where will the person be going that Melkorka gives the resources to travel?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Norway.
(c) Iceland.
(d) Ireland.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Thorgend, Unn's granddaughter, marry?

2. What are the names of Bjorn the Easterner's two children?

3. What is an outlaw in Iceland?

4. Who is the king of Norway?

5. How does Olaf receive a share of Hoskuld's estate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Thurid gives Bolli the sword?

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

3. Describe Gudrun's first and second marriages.

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

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

6. Describe Unn the Deep-Minded.

7. When Geirmund attempts to leave, what does Thurid do?

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

9. Describe Geirmund.

10. What happens when Gest meets Gudrun?

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