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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. Who accompanies Thorstein and his men to Vinland?
(a) A Christian missionary.
(b) An embassador from Earl Eirik.
(c) Gudrid, Thorstein's wife.
(d) All of the above.

2. Where does Eirik go after the fight with Thorgest?
(a) To Dublin to appeal to his relatives for help.
(b) To Norway.
(c) To look for land sighted to the west.
(d) None of these.

3. What does Aud Do in Orkney after she hears of the death of Thorstein the Red?
(a) Seeks vengence for her husband's death.
(b) Gives away his daughter, Groa, in marriage.
(c) Raises her grandchildren.
(d) All of the above.

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

5. What happens when Eirik requests his possessions back from Thorgest?
(a) A fight broke out.
(b) Two of Thorgest's sons and several other men were killed.
(c) Eirik went to get them when they were not returned.
(d) All of the above.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Thorvald and his men moor the boat and wander on shore?

3. What does Eirik lend to Thorgest?

4. What was the land like that Thorvald and his men see to the west?

5. Who were Haki and Hekja?

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