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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. Which of the following best characterizes Gudrid's father?
(a) All of the above.
(b) A former slave.
(c) The owner of a large farm.
(d) A chieftan.

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

3. What arrangement does Freydis have with the brothers Helgi and Finnbogi?
(a) They will take her along on their travels if she can pay.
(b) She hires them to transport her goods.
(c) They will command the ships of her expedition.
(d) To travel together to Vinland and share equally in the profits.

4. What happens when Eirik requests his possessions back from Thorgest?
(a) Two of Thorgest's sons and several other men were killed.
(b) A fight broke out.
(c) Eirik went to get them when they were not returned.
(d) All of the above.

5. What arrangement does Karlsefni make with Leif regarding the houses in Vinland?
(a) Karlsefni buys the houses from Leif.
(b) Leif gives him the houses on the condition that the settlement is named after him.
(c) Karlsefni can use them until Leif arrives again.
(d) Leif is willing to lend Karlsefni the houses, but not give them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Leif do when he hears rumors about what happened in Vinland.

3. What size crew does Leif Eiriksson take with him?

4. What first attracts Einar to Gudrid?

5. What does Thorbjorg tell Gudrid?

(see the answer key)

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