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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 between Thorgest and Eirik when Eirik returns to Iceland?
(a) Thorgest and Eirik battle again.
(b) Eirik is deated.
(c) All of the above.
(d) A reconciliation is reached.

2. What first attracts Einar to Gudrid?
(a) Her intelligence.
(b) Her humor.
(c) Her height.
(d) Her beauty.

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

4. Which of the following most accurately describes the descendants of Karlsefni and Gudrid?
(a) They are wealthy.
(b) They ruled for many years.
(c) They are few but influential.
(d) They are prolific and important.

5. How do Thorstein and his men spend the summer?
(a) Lost at sea.
(b) Preparing to leave Greenland.
(c) Searching the coast for Thorvald.
(d) Cutting wood and grapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decides to further explore Vinland?

2. What arrangement does Karlsefni make with Leif regarding the houses in Vinland?

3. What does Gudrid do for Thorbjorg?

4. Why is Thorbjorg invited to the feast at Herjolfsness.

5. Where do the men bury Thorvald?

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