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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 happens after the fight with Thorgest?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Thorgest scours the country looking for Eirik.
(c) Eirik hides and then flees the island.
(d) Eirik is sentenced to outlawry.

2. What is the general consensus about Freydis after her trip to Vinland?
(a) She earned the title of explorer.
(b) No one thinks anything but ill of her and her family.
(c) She is plagued by misfortune.
(d) She can command ship like a man.

3. How is Tyrkir described?
(a) Small, easily frightened, and learned.
(b) Puny, shifty eyed, and clever with his hands.
(c) Large, strong, and oafish.
(d) Sickly, clever, and traitorous.

4. What men come with Aud to Iceland?
(a) Fellow practicians of her craft.
(b) A sect of sorcerers from the British Isles.
(c) Her husband and sons.
(d) Captive slaves from the British Isles.

5. Which of the following best describes the clothes of the prophetess Thorbjorg?
(a) Practical and common.
(b) Sparse and simple.
(c) Elaborate and ornate.
(d) Tattered and loose fitting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After her time in Orkney, where does Aud go?

3. Who is Karlsefni?

4. What does Freydis tell people in Greenland happened to the brothers?

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

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