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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) Gudrid's hand in marriage.
(b) His sons as fellow voyagers.
(c) Land near his home in Greenland.
(d) To stay the winter at Brattahlid.

2. What does Karlsefni offer Eirik to cheer him up?
(a) None of the above.
(b) To use want he wanted from their cargos for Christmas feast.
(c) To become like a son to him.
(d) To take him on his next journey.

3. What does Thorvald decide they should do when spring arrives?
(a) Divide the group into exploration parties to head out in every direction.
(b) Sail west along the coast to explore.
(c) Return to Greenland to bring more people.
(d) Build another ship for cargo.

4. What do Thorvald and Eirik do because "of some killings" in Jaederen?
(a) Move to Iceland.
(b) Seek the protection of the king.
(c) Make weapons.
(d) Join a large and powerful clan.

5. Who are the parents of Thorstein the Red?
(a) Thurid and Olaf the White.
(b) Eirik the Red and Thurid.
(c) Aud and Olaf the White.
(d) The Invisible People.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Thorhall go on the expedition to Vinland?

2. Who is Thorfinn Karlsfni?

3. According to the prophecy, where will Gudrid go on pilgrimage?

4. Where does Eirik go after the fight with Thorgest?

5. What do Thorvald and his men see further up the fjord?

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