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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 happens after the fight with Thorgest?
(a) Thorgest scours the country looking for Eirik.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Eirik is sentenced to outlawry.
(d) Eirik hides and then flees the island.

2. What religious affiliation does Aud practice?
(a) Christian.
(b) Sorcery.
(c) She refused to practice.
(d) Pagan.

3. What does Aud have erected at Kross Hills?
(a) A small cottage for her to live in.
(b) Crosses.
(c) A shrine to the ancient gods.
(d) A statue of her son.

4. According to the prophecy, where will Gudrid go on pilgrimage?
(a) Mecca.
(b) Norway.
(c) Rome.
(d) Thorvald's grave.

5. What do the traders offer Eirik the Red when they arrive at Brattahlid?
(a) A share in their business.
(b) Their cargo for his home.
(c) That he could have anything he wanted from their cargos.
(d) To introduce him to the king of Norway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the expedition see as they approach Vinland?

2. Who was Thorhall?

3. What does Thorvald die of?

4. What is the nature of the Christmas feast Eirik the Red served Karlsefni and company?

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

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