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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. How many men are at the estate that Thorgil seeks sanctuary?

2. What country becomes Christian?

3. When the feud between the families end, where does Thorleik go?

4. What does Gudrun ask Thorgils to do?

5. After Kjartan dies, who pushes for vengeance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evil act does Snorri the Priest commit?

2. How does Thorgils get the help of other soldiers involved in Bolli's death?

3. What does Helgi do to Gudrun?

4. Describe Snorri the Priest.

5. What does Gudrun do out of a desire for revenge and jealousy?

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

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

8. When Kjartan and Bolli arrive in Norway, what does King Olaf do to Kjartan?

9. What does Thorgend do to avenge Kjartan's death?

10. What does Olaf the Peacock do after Kjartan's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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