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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. After Thorleik fights with his uncle Hrut, where does he move from?

2. What countries form new alliances and partnerships in Chapters 21-30?

3. When Gudrun meets Gest, how many dreams does she say that she needs help interpreting?

4. Who is Thorkel Eyjolfsson the fourth husband of?

5. When Hrapp of Hrappstead dies, who does his estate go to?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Ketil Flat-Nose.

3. Describe Gudrun's first and second marriages.

4. How does Olaf's reputation grow?

5. Describe Thord Gorddi.

6. Describe the period in Scandinavian history at the time the Laxdaela Saga was written.

7. What is the importance of Olaf Feilan in the unfolding of the plot of the Laxdaela Saga?

8. What surprising discovery is revealed about Melkorka?

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

10. When Olaf returns to Iceland, what does he do to establish a foundation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Melkorka. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Melkorka's character in the Laxdaela Saga?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Gudrun. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is an important theme throughout the book, particularly when unusual and unexplained things happen. Discuss fear as it is used in the Laxdaela Saga. Explain how fear relates to various characters. Does fear motivate characters to take certain actions? Does it lead to conflict? Some examples include Hoskuld's initial fear of shame for having an illegitimate son to Goddi's cowardice that invokes the wrath of his wife Vigdis.

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