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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. How many men and ships return to Vinland with Thorvald?
(a) Thirty men in three ships.
(b) Thirty men in one ship.
(c) Nine men in one ship.
(d) Sixty men in eight ships.

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

3. Where do Thorstein and his men first land on their trip?
(a) The houses that Leif built.
(b) The island Markland.
(c) At Thorvald's grave.
(d) Lysufjord on Greenland.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Tyrkir described?

2. What do Leif and his men notice about the days on this new land compared to Greenland or Iceland?

3. Who gives the prophecy about Gudrid?

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

5. What do Leif and his men find on the return trip to Greenland?

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