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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. Why does Eirik get depressed as Christmas draws near when he has guests staying at Brattahlid?
(a) He misses his son Thorstein.
(b) He only has supplies to provide a meager Christmas for his guests.
(c) Marital problems.
(d) He is reminded of his banishment from Iceland.

2. What do Eirik's slaves do that caused problems?
(a) Threaten passerbys.
(b) Steal sheep.
(c) Start a landslide.
(d) Proposition the neighbor's daughter.

3. What does the expedition see as they approach Vinland?
(a) Settlements far to the north.
(b) Several islands of varying landscapes.
(c) A pod of strange whales.
(d) A ghost ship.

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

5. How do Thorstein and much of his crew die?
(a) In a skirmish with the natives of Vinland.
(b) In a shipwreck.
(c) Thirst while they are lost at sea.
(d) Disease.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Thorvald decide they should do when spring arrives?

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

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

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

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