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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) A reconciliation is reached.
(b) Thorgest and Eirik battle again.
(c) Eirik is deated.
(d) All of the above.

2. Who was Thorhall?
(a) All of the above.
(b) A cantankerous and unpopular trouble-maker.
(c) A swarthy huntsman.
(d) A close friend of Eirik's.

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

4. Who were Haki and Hekja?
(a) Two sailors who were also good runners.
(b) Boys who had been raised at Brattahlid.
(c) Two Scots given to Leif by the king of Norway.
(d) Icelandic friends of Karlsefni's.

5. What do Thorvald and his men do with the natives they encounter?
(a) Attempt to communicate.
(b) Trade.
(c) Fight.
(d) All of the above.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Thorstein and his men first land on their trip?

3. What happens after the fight with Thorgest?

4. Why does Karlsefni decide to go to Vinland?

5. How many men and ships return to Vinland with Thorvald?

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