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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. Who is Gudrun's second husband?

2. What happens to Greimund when he takes a ship to Norway?

3. Who does Goddi go to for help when his wife attempts to claim possession of half of his land?

4. Whose brother did the outlaw kill?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Thord Gorddi.

2. What happens when Gest meets Gudrun?

3. Describe Gudrun's first and second marriages.

4. Describe Hoskuld.

5. Describe Unn the Deep-Minded.

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

7. Describe the effect of Kotkel on Gudrun's life.

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

9. What crime does Thord Gorddi commit and how does he act when he is pursued?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Certain relationships create a good foundation for social structure in the Laxdaela Saga. When Snorri tells Gudrun who to marry, Gudrun follows his advice, spurning her other suitor. They both interact in a very convincing manner. Describe why this relationship is believable.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the role of the family in the Laxdaela Saga. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family of most Scandinavian families living today in Iceland? Do some research to assist in your writing.

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