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

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

3. What is the nature of the Christmas feast Eirik the Red served Karlsefni and company?
(a) Lavish and beyond what most people had seen before.
(b) Identical to what he served for his son's wedding.
(c) Meager.
(d) Stately and respectful.

4. What do Thorvald and Eirik do because "of some killings" in Jaederen?
(a) Make weapons.
(b) Move to Iceland.
(c) Seek the protection of the king.
(d) Join a large and powerful clan.

5. What drives Thorvald and his men to shore the second summer?
(a) The sighting of a human settlement.
(b) A fierce gale.
(c) The need for lumber.
(d) Hunger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What washes up on the shore over the winter when they are hungry?

2. What does Eirik lend to Thorgest?

3. What is the result of the trouble the slaves started?

4. What do Haki and Hekja come back with?

5. Why does Eirik get depressed as Christmas draws near when he has guests staying at Brattahlid?

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