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

2. Who is necessary to enact Gudrun's plan?
(a) Thorgils and Bolli.
(b) Saela and Olaf.
(c) Helgi and Lambi.
(d) Gudrun and Helga.

3. When Thorgils goes to Helgi's house, what does Helgi do?
(a) Hang himself.
(b) Run away.
(c) Throw a spear.
(d) Hide in the cellar.

4. What does King Olaf prophesize about Thorkel's timber?
(a) It will disintegrate when he tries to use it.
(b) It will expand in an unlimited fashion.
(c) It will become a beacon of light for sufferers.
(d) He will not be able to use it to build his church.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bolli offer that Kjartan refuses?

2. After Kjartan dies, who pushes for vengeance?

3. What does the person who finds Gudrun smear on her clothes after killing her husband?

4. What does Thorkel try to buy?

5. What is the name of Kjartan's first son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kjartan discover when he returns to Iceland and what does he do in response?

2. How does Gudrun's plans relate to her son?

3. What does Thorgend do to avenge Kjartan's death?

4. What does Bolli want to know about Gudrun's relationships?

5. After Kjartan dies, what happens to Hrefna?

6. When Thorgils stays at Helgi's estate, what does Helgi do?

7. What does Olaf the Peacock do after Kjartan's death?

8. What is the prophecy about Thorkel and how does it come true?

9. What is the final prophecy regarding Gudrun?

10. What mysterious statement does Gudrun say about her love for her husbands and what does it mean?

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