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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. Who is Karlsefni?
(a) None of the above.
(b) A traveler from Norway who marries Gudrid.
(c) Thorstein's cousin who comes to support Gudrid.
(d) Gudrid's brother.

2. Where do Karlsefni and Gudrid settle for the remainder of their lives?
(a) In Iceland.
(b) Back on Vinland.
(c) In Greenland.
(d) In Norway.

3. Where does the search party find Tyrkir?
(a) On his way back, not far from the houses.
(b) In a lush undiscovered valley.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Asleep after gorging on grapes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Leif and his crew decide to do regarding their discovery of this land?

2. Who are the parents of Thorstein the Red?

3. Why does Thorbjorn decide to travel to Greenland with Eirik the Red?

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

5. What does Thorbjorg tell Gudrid?

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