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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grænlendinga Saga, Chapters 5 - 6, Thorvald Explores Vinland, Thorstein Eiriksson Dies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thorvald decide they should do when spring arrives?
(a) Sail west along the coast to explore.
(b) Build another ship for cargo.
(c) Divide the group into exploration parties to head out in every direction.
(d) Return to Greenland to bring more people.

2. What nickname is Leif given upon his return to Greenland?
(a) Leif the Explorer.
(b) Leif the Lucky.
(c) Leif the Leader.
(d) None of the above.

3. What size crew does Leif Eiriksson take with him?
(a) Just himself and two close friends.
(b) A barely sufficient skeleton crew.
(c) Four ships, abundantly manned.
(d) Thirty five men.

4. Which of the following best characterizes the natural resources and weather on the land that Leif and his men explore?
(a) Abundant and mild.
(b) Sparse and changeable.
(c) Sufficient and tolerable.
(d) Few and cold.

5. What is the land like that Bjarni sees first?
(a) Desolate and bare.
(b) Mountainous and icy.
(c) Heavily populated.
(d) Wooded with low hills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the characteristics of the first land that Leif and his crew land on?

2. Who gives the prophecy about Gudrid?

3. What does Bjarni do when he hears Herjolf has moved to Greenland?

4. What causes the Bjarni to lose his bearings at sea?

5. Who decides to further explore Vinland?

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