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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 becomes a third wheel as Gudrun develops her third romance?

2. How many predictions does Gest make?

3. Prior to Christianity, what was the 9th century period known as a time of?

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

5. What is the name of Olaf's manor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Geirmund.

2. What happens when Gest meets Gudrun?

3. What is different about Olaf the Peacock?

4. Describe Unn the Deep-Minded.

5. What happens after Thurid gives Bolli the sword?

6. Describe Geirmund's marriage.

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

8. Describe Ketil Flat-Nose.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the Laxdaela Saga. Then cite an example to support each answer.

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