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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the child of the Norwegian and Olaf's daughter?

2. Who is Olaf's half-brother who is cruel like his mother Jorunn?

3. How does Thord die?

4. When Goddi acts like a coward, who is left to defeat Ingjald's people?

5. What does Gest prophesize about Gudrun?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Olaf's reputation grow?

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

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

5. What surprising discovery is revealed about Melkorka?

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

7. Describe Thord Gorddi.

8. Describe Ketil Flat-Nose.

9. What is different about Olaf the Peacock?

10. What does Melkorka want and do for her son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Politics are also referred to in the Laxdaela Saga. Discuss the use of politics in the saga. Do you think politics are an important part of the book? Explain. How else could the author incorporate politics into the book? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two female characters in Laxdaela Saga. What are the main differences between Gudrun and Hrefna? Which made the better wife? Who loved Kjartan more and in what way? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

Essay Topic 3

Royalty is mentioned throughout the Laxdaela Saga from the King of Norway to the King of Ireland. What is the importance of royalty in terms of status, power, wealth and privilege? Do the royal people mentioned in the Laxdaela Saga act in honorable ways? Who is the most noble of all characters and is he or she royal and if so, in what way? Describe.

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