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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. Who does Bolli marry?
(a) Gellir.
(b) Thorleik.
(c) Gora.
(d) Thordis.

2. What does Halldor give Bolli?
(a) A sword.
(b) A book.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A hug.

3. How many men does Kjartan take to lay siege to Bolli's estate?
(a) 200.
(b) 50.
(c) 100.
(d) 60.

4. What is the name of Kjartan's estate?
(a) Svindale.
(b) Laugar.
(c) Hjardarholt.
(d) Aesland.

5. With whom does Kjartan have a damaged relationship because he left Iceland?
(a) Olaf.
(b) Melkorka.
(c) Gudrun.
(d) Helgi.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bolli visits her, what does he want to learn about?

2. Who releases Kjartan from his employment?

3. Who finds Gudrun bearing a child after killing Bolli?

4. Who does Helgi kill?

5. Who is furious that Gudrun is getting married?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bolli do that surprises Kjartan?

2. How does the family feud end?

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

4. After Kjartan dies, what happens to Hrefna?

5. What happens to Gellir in the final chapters of the book?

6. When Kjartan refuses a gift from Bolli, what ensues?

7. Describe Ingibjorg.

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

9. How does Gudrun extricate herself from marrying Thorgils?

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

(see the answer keys)

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