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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapters 7 - 8, Karlsefni in Greenland, Karlsefni Goes to Vinland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eirik offer the traders in return for their generosity?
(a) Land near his home in Greenland.
(b) His sons as fellow voyagers.
(c) To stay the winter at Brattahlid.
(d) Gudrid's hand in marriage.

2. How do Thorstein and his men spend the summer?
(a) Cutting wood and grapes.
(b) Lost at sea.
(c) Preparing to leave Greenland.
(d) Searching the coast for Thorvald.

3. What is the nature of the Christmas feast Eirik the Red served Karlsefni and company?
(a) Identical to what he served for his son's wedding.
(b) Stately and respectful.
(c) Lavish and beyond what most people had seen before.
(d) Meager.

4. Why did Thorhall go on the expedition to Vinland?
(a) He had considerable experience in wild regions.
(b) Eirik no longer wanted him in Greenland.
(c) Karlsefni invited him along for his hunting skills.
(d) To protect Eirik's son Thorvald.

5. How long does Eirik spend exploring Greenland?
(a) Six months.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karlsefni offer Eirik to cheer him up?

2. What do the lumps on the beach Thorvald sees turn out to be?

3. What did Haki and Hekja leave to do?

4. What does Thorvald die of?

5. What happens when Eirik requests his possessions back from Thorgest?

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