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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapters 3 - 4, Gudrid Goes to Greenland, Gudrid is Told Her Future.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thorkel prepare for Thorbjorg before her arrival?
(a) A feast.
(b) A service.
(c) A high seat with a cushion.
(d) An informal social greeting time.

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

3. What does Thorbjorg do for Gudrid?
(a) Makes her a beautiful dress.
(b) Blesses her.
(c) Promises the wealthiest man in the land.
(d) Tells her future.

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

5. What does Eirik lend to Thorgest?
(a) Slaves.
(b) A ship.
(c) Bench-boards.
(d) His sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the settlers end up trading to the natives?

2. How long does Eirik spend exploring Greenland?

3. What do Eirik's slaves do that caused problems?

4. What happens between Thorgest and Eirik when Eirik returns to Iceland?

5. What does Aud Do in Orkney after she hears of the death of Thorstein the Red?

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