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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 between Thorgest and Eirik when Eirik returns to Iceland?
(a) Thorgest and Eirik battle again.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Eirik is deated.
(d) A reconciliation is reached.

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

3. What does Aud do to the men that she brings to Iceland?
(a) Gave them land.
(b) Execute them.
(c) Send them to explore abroad.
(d) Keep them the remainder of their lives as servants.

4. What does Thorvald die of?
(a) He is murdered by a shipmate.
(b) A fall onto rocks.
(c) A serious illness.
(d) A wound in his armpit.

5. What men come with Aud to Iceland?
(a) A sect of sorcerers from the British Isles.
(b) Fellow practicians of her craft.
(c) Her husband and sons.
(d) Captive slaves from the British Isles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the parents of Thorstein the Red?

2. What is found in abundance on the island near Straumfjord?

3. How do Thorstein and his men spend the summer?

4. What drives Thorvald and his men to shore the second summer?

5. How many ships and men travel with Karlsefni to Greenland?

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