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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. How long does Eirik spend exploring Greenland?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three years.

2. What does Freydis tell people in Greenland happened to the brothers?
(a) They stayed on in Vinland.
(b) They angered the Gods.
(c) They went exploring on their own.
(d) They died of disease.

3. What does Thorvald die of?
(a) A serious illness.
(b) A fall onto rocks.
(c) He is murdered by a shipmate.
(d) A wound in his armpit.

4. According to the prophecy, where will Gudrid go on pilgrimage?
(a) Norway.
(b) Rome.
(c) Mecca.
(d) Thorvald's grave.

5. What happens to the brothers and their men?
(a) They die from a disease.
(b) Freydis has her husband Thorvard kill them.
(c) They skraelings kill them.
(d) They fight amonst themselves and leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Tyrkir?

3. How does Einar go about seeking the hand of Gudrid?

4. What arrangement does Freydis have with the brothers Helgi and Finnbogi?

5. What does Aud have erected at Kross Hills?

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